New Rules Announced for Private Hajj Scheme
As the administration has banned direct payments to private Hajj operators under the private scheme, significant instructions have been issued for pilgrims applying to perform Hajj in 2027.
As the administration has banned direct payments to private Hajj operators under the private scheme, significant instructions have been issued for pilgrims applying to perform Hajj in 2027.
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- What happened
- Official response
- The bottom line
Key points
- Under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027, a total of 71, 696 pilgrims will perform Hajj.
- According to media reports, booking under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027 has officially begun.
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- The ministry remarked pilgrims will additionally select private firms only through the Pak Hajj App or the Hajj portal.
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According to media reports, booking under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027 has officially begun. For the first time, booking, package selection and all payments will be created only through the Pak Hajj App and the Hajj portal under the supervision of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Saudi Arabia Tightens Hajj Accommodation Rules.
Meanwhile, the ministry remarked pilgrims will additionally select private firms only through the Pak Hajj App or the Hajj portal. Direct payment to any private operator or unauthorized agent will not be acceptable.
Authorities cautioned that if a pilgrim pays any unauthorized agent or individual, the full responsibility will lie with the applicant.
Under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027, a total of 71, 696 pilgrims will perform Hajj. So far, more than 105, 000 individuals have registered through the Pak Hajj App.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Religious Affairs additionally clarified that 25 authorized private Hajj businesses are at present registered with the ministry, and only the packages of these businesses will be available through the official Hajj portal and the Pak Hajj App. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
Taken together, the developments around new Rules Announced for Private Hajj Scheme point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
