Haj quota will not be fully utilized this year: Secretary Religious Affairs

Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs Dr. Syed Ataur Rehman says that they will not be able to use the Hajj quota fully this year, they will try to use the entire Hajj quota next year, otherwise it may be less.

In Islamabad, Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman, while holding a press conference, said that 69 thousand Pakistanis will perform Hajj under the official Hajj scheme.

He says that the number of pilgrims under the private Hajj scheme will be revealed soon, this time Hajj of 20 to 25 days has been introduced along with 40 days, Hajj app has been provided, flight schedule and other necessary information. are present.

Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs Dr. Syed Ataur Rehman said that this time the pilgrims from Pakistan will go to Saudi Arabia with a pre-installed mobile SIM, with this SIM they will be able to call Pakistan on WhatsApp. are going to.

He said that the services of National Testing Service are being taken for the selection of Khaddam-ul-Hajjaj, buildings have been obtained at the best and nearby locations in Madinah Munawarah at reasonable rent, and 15 crore rupees have been saved in the purchase of medicines and vaccines.

Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman further said that this year the Road to Makkah facility will also be available at Karachi Airport, this year doctors and paramedical staff will also be selected through NTS.

He also said that under the official Hajj scheme from Mina, all Pakistani pilgrims will get the train facility, Hajj app will help the pilgrims to save them from going astray, by pressing a button in the Hajj app, lost pilgrims will be saved. will help to reach the residence.