The application deadline for Hajj 2025, set by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, ends today (Tuesday). The ministry announced that all applications submitted by today will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The ministry also stated that from December 19 to 27, aspiring pilgrims could pay the second instalment of their Hajj dues at 15 designated banks.
This year, 179,210 Pakistanis are expected to perform Hajj under the government scheme, with costs ranging from Rs1,075,000 to Rs1,175,000 per person.
Last day alert! Today December 17, 2024, is the deadline to apply for the Government Hajj Scheme 2025.
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— Meezan Bank (@MeezanBankLtd) December 17, 2024According to the government’s Hajj 2025 policy, each pilgrim must pay Rs200,000 with their application. After selection through a ballot, an additional Rs400,000 is due. The final payments must be completed by February 10, 2025.
The first instalment will be refunded minus an Rs50,000 deduction if a cancellation occurs. An Rs200,000 deduction will apply if the third instalment is unpaid, with no refunds issued after February 10, 2025.
Additionally, the current government policy has raised the compensation for the heirs of deceased pilgrims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million.
The ministry has also allocated 1,000 seats for hardship cases and 300 for labourers and low-income employees registered with the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) or the Workers Welfare Fund.
