Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Muslims to Skip Hajj this year

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Indonesian Government has canceled the departure of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 due to health concerns amid Coronavirus. Religious affairs minister explained this decision was made after much consideration, especially regarding health concerns. Fachrul Razi said the government has taken this policy after considering the safety of pilgrims amid the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The religion … Read more

Hajj 2020-Saudi officials likely to allow 20 percent Pakistani pilgrims

Hajj 2020-Saudi government likely to allow 20 percent Pakistani pilgrims

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri said that Pakistan is in contact with Saudi officials about quota for Muslims for Hajj this year. He said that Saudi officials have proposed their recommendations regarding Hajj to King Salman. He said that Saudi authorities are considering allowing 20 percent Pakistani pilgrims to perform the pilgrimage. … Read more

Coronavirus-Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait before planning for Hajj

Coronavirus-Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait before planning for Hajj

Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity regarding the coronavirus pandemic instead of making travel plans for Hajj. the minister for Hajj and Umrah told the international news agency on Tuesday. Dr. Muhammad Salih bin Taher Banten said, “We’ve asked the world not to rush with regards to Hajj groups until the … Read more

Saudi Arabia reconsidering Hajj arrangements amid Coronavirus

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Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistani Government to defer Hajj agreements of this year until further notifies as they are reconsidering the arrangements, BOL news reported today. As per details, a letter has been received by the Religious Ministry in Pakistan from Saudi Government which states that they are reconsidering Hajj 2020 arrangements amid coronavirus. The … Read more

Hajj Balloting Results 2020 Announced – Successful Candidates List

Hajj Balloting Results 2020

Religious Ministry has announced the Hajj Balloting Results 2020. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri announced the Hajj Balloting results in a press conference. The names are picked through transparent balloting conducted by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, said Hajj Balloting Results 2020 Announced The three successful candidates of … Read more

Hajj 2020: Religious Ministry announces balloting of pilgrims

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Click here for- Hajj Balloting Results 2020 Announced – Successful Candidates List Religious Ministry is all set to perform the balloting of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 under the government scheme, today. Radio Pakistan reported Religious Ministry all set to perform balloting of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 under government scheme, today. that the balloting to choose … Read more

Hajj 2020-Lucky draw to be held on 12th March

Intended pilgrims have submitted a total of 1, 49,330 Hajj applications at the designated banks across Pakistan under the government scheme.

Click here for – Hajj Balloting Results 2020 Announced – Successful Candidates List Intended pilgrims have submitted a total of 1, 49,330 Hajj applications at the designated banks across Pakistan under the government scheme. He informed that a lucky draw will be held on 12th March according to which pilgrims will be shortlisted for Hajj … Read more

Hajj cost further increases due to Saudi fee

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday acknowledged to increase Hajj package by Rs 125,000 instead of the early estimated hike of Rs 63,000,taking the total of almost 5,75000. According to the details, The Ministry of Religious Affair on Thursday told a Senate panel that cost of Hajj might increase this year Rs 115,000 because of hike … Read more

200,000 Pakistanis to perform Haj 2020 as agreement signed

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200,000 Pakistanis would perform Hajj 2020 as an agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The initiative by Saudi Arabia was finalized during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s maiden visit to Pakistan in February. Some 22,000 Pakistani pilgrims were cleared for immigration and customs prior to their Hajj departure during this year’s pilot project in … Read more

Govt to improve facilities for Hajj pilgrims: Peer Noor-ul-Haq Qadri

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Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Peer Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said, the government is committed to improving Hajj facilities in the coming hajj operation. Addressing an event in Islamabad on Monday, he said training of Hujjaj will be given special focus so they can perform Hajj rituals easily. He also said, Haji Camps will … Read more