Pakistan
Over 31,200 citizens, 1000 on special quota to perform Hajj this year
Over 31,200 citizens under government scheme, 1000 people on special quota to perform Hajj this year
Islamabad: Over 31,200 citizens under the government scheme and 1000 people on special quota will perform Hajj this year.
This was announced by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony after the Hajj balloting in Islamabad.
Latter addressing a news conference, Minister for Communications Maulana Asad Mahmood said Saudi Arabia has given 81,132 Hajj quota to Pakistan that include 40 percent government and 60 percent private Hajj quota.
He said a total of 63604 applications for government Hajj scheme were received through online and selected banks during the stipulated period this year.
The Minister said a large number of people were unable to submit Hajj applications due to compulsory vaccinations, the age limit of 65 years and expensive Hajj expenses.
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