Hajj 2026: Detailed statistics of female pilgrims issued
- 23-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Detailed statistics regarding the participation of female pilgrims under the Government Hajj Scheme 2026 have been released by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, ARY News reported. According to official data, a total of 50,114 women will perform Hajj this year under the government scheme. The overall share of women in the official Hajj quota […]
Religious Ministry issues policy for sick and deceased pilgrims
- 26-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has taken an another measure facilitating intending Hajj pilgrims as it issued a policy regarding registered pilgrims who face sickness or death after registration, ARY News reported Under the policy, the Ministry has allowed that in case of death of registered person his or her relative can be sent […]
Govt announces Private Hajj Scheme quota — Who gets priority?
- 19-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that applications for the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 are now open, bringing relief and opportunity for thousands of intending pilgrims. According to official details, a total of 37,903 new pilgrims will be able to submit their applications under the Private Hajj Scheme this year. In addition, 22,097 […]
Hajj 2026 payment collection likely to start in early August
- 29-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The collection of expenses for Hajj 2026 is expected to begin in the first week of August, ARY News reported quoting sources. According to sources, Hajj 2026 expenses will be collected in two instalments. The first instalment, likely to be due in August, will range between Rs500,000 and Rs550,000. Only those who have completed […]
Hajj 2026: Pakistan likely to begin early registration
- 17-Jun-2025
Pakistan is likely to begin early registration for Hajj 2026, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing well-informed sources. As per details, preparations are underway to launch the registration process for Hajj 2026 within the next four to five days, Sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs said that early registration mandatory for all intending pilgrims […]
14 individuals arrested for assisting illegal Hajj pilgrims to Makkah
- 26-May-2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s authorities arrested 14 persons for facilitating dozens of individuals to perform Hajj without permits, local media reported. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said that Hajj Security Forces at the Makkah entrance points detained five foreigners and nine Saudi nationals for transporting 44 people without Hajj licenses, in violation of Hajj laws. Strict […]
20 individuals fined for facilitating unauthorized Hajj pilgrims to Makkah
- 20-May-2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s authorities penalized 20 persons for facilitating dozens of individuals to perform Hajj without permits, local media reported. According to the Ministry of Interior, eight Saudi nationals and 12 foreign nationals were fined by for breaking Hajj laws. As they transported 60 persons without permission to do the Hajj, the Hajj Security Forces […]
Saudi King announces hosting 1,000 Palestinian Hajj pilgrims
- 20-May-2025
RIYADH: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued directives to host 1,000 pilgrims from the families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded among the Palestinian people at his own expense to perform Hajj this year, Saudi state media reported. This is part of King Salman’s Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, being […]
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia issues leave guidelines for employees
- 03-May-2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s authorities announced guidelines for employees performing Hajj for the first time, granting them 10 to 15 days of paid leave, including Eid al-Adha. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development stressed that their leave must last at least 10 days and no more than 15 days, including the Eid al-Adha for […]
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fine for illegal Hajj assistance
- 29-Apr-2025
Saudi Arabia’s authorities announced heavy penalties for those who facilitate or provide lodging and transportation for individuals with visitation visas to undertake the Hajj unlawfully. Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior also announced to deport and ban overstayers from entering the Kingdom for 10 years, if they perform Hajj without a permit. According to the Saudi […]