The ministry of religious affairs says the last date for Hajj applications, under regular scheme, will expire till banking hours today.


Islamabad: Draw for Regular Hajj Scheme would be held on Thursday next, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony confirmed on Friday.
Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Muhammad Umar Butt, in a statement, said that the last date for Hajj applications, under regular scheme, will expire till banking hours today. He said over 66,000 applications have so far been received in the regular Hajj scheme.
Muhammad Umar Butt further said that the last date for sponsorship scheme has been extended till 31st if this month on the insistence of overseas Pakistanis.
The intending pilgrims can deposit money in dollars from overseas by the end of this month.
Saudi Aviation has given a deadline of second January next year for airlines to submit the Hajj flights schedule.

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