In Karachi, according to a statement that was released on Wednesday by Dr. Aneeq Ahmed, the interim federal minister for religious affairs, the amount of money that the government spends on Hajj 2024 will be substantially cut by 0.1 million rupees. Nevertheless, the conveniences would not be altered in any way.
It is important to note that each pilgrim will receive a backpack weighing thirty kilograms, and for the first time, female pilgrims will be given abayas, which are scarves that bear the flag of their nation.
During a press conference that took place at Haji Camp Karachi, Dr. Ahmed made the announcement that a smartphone application that is designed to assist pilgrims was now available for download.
Within the framework of the program, pilgrims will have the ability to navigate and maintain regular communication with the appropriate authorities. When the application first launches, it will support Urdu and English in addition to a number of other regional languages.
In addition to highlighting the enhancements that have been made to the Hajj procedure, Dr. Ahmed disclosed that Islamabad and Karachi are now included in the Road to Makkah plan that Saudi Arabia has developed. By incorporating this, pilgrims who are conducting the Hajj will be able to complete the immigration process at Karachi airport, which will allow them to speed up their journey.
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In an effort to make the Hajj more accessible to locals, the government has also launched a Hajj package that is shorter than the traditional one, lasting only twenty days. There are currently efforts being made to ensure that Pakistani pilgrims are accommodated in tents in Old Mina, despite the fact that pilgrims are encountering difficulties on their route to New Mina.
During his presentation on the distribution of Hajj seats in Pakistan, Dr. Ahmed mentioned that the country has a total of 179,000 seats, of which half are designated for private Hajj operators.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs will be responsible for overseeing these firms in order to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Additionally, the ministry will be held accountable for any problems that may develop for individuals who go through private companies in order to perform the Hajj.
Dr. Ahmed went on to emphasize the commitment to improving pilgrimage amenities by citing the ongoing renovations that are being carried out on the Haji Camp Karachi structure.
Regarding the costs, Dr. Aneeq made it clear that the package that was disclosed does not include the cost of the Qurbani, which is the term for the sacrifice that is performed during the Hajj.
Furthermore, prospective pilgrims who elect to spend less time in Medina will be eligible to receive an additional reimbursement of Rs 35,000 towards their Hajj fees.
Smartphone app Hajj 2024
Aneeq Ahmed, Minister of Religious Affairs, recently disclosed a significant development regarding Hajj 2024. Ninety thousand pilgrims from Pakistan would each receive a bag containing a QR code that would contain all of their personal data.Â
According to Aneeq Ahmed, pilgrims could find use for a particular smartphone app that provides guidance and assistance both online and offline.Â
The cabinet gave its approval to Aneeq Ahmed, Minister of Religious Affairs, plan for the Hajj. Simultaneously, for the first time ever, Hajj funds are more accessible than ever.Â
Despite the fact that last year’s expenses exceeded Rs 1,175,000, the minister showed out a Hajj 2024 package that cost Rs 1,075,000, demonstrating his attempts to ease the financial strain on pilgrims.Â
Travelers should anticipate a trouble-free Hajj this year, as almost all of the preparations for Hajj 2024 have been completed ahead of schedule, according to Minister Aneeq Ahmed.Â
In order to obtain airfare assistance for pilgrims, the ministry is also actively pursuing talks with airlines; if the ministry is successful in these negotiations, the financial concessions will be directly placed into the Hujjaj’s coffers.Â
Pakistan allows women to go to the Hajj “without mehram” in specific circumstances.Â
According to national News, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has made it possible for Pakistani women to do the Hajj “without a mehram” in specific circumstances.Â
According to specifics, the council sent a letter granting provisional permission in response to an investigation by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.Â
The CCI states that a woman may perform the Hajj without a mehram following the conditions outlined by Jaafriya, Maliki, and Shafi’i.Â
It stated, “A woman who is with dependable women can perform the hajj.”Â
The letter states that in order for a woman to perform the Hajj without a mehram, she must obtain permission from her parents and, if she is married, her spouse.Â
The council states that a woman can do the hajj without a mehram if she does not feel intimidated or uneasy.Â
The letter went on to suggest that the Ministry of Religious Affairs investigate a woman’s intention to do the Hajj without a mehram and that the group’s authorization be given only after careful examination.Â
It said that “If a mehram is not available, Hajj is not mandatory for a woman according to Hanafi and Hanbali jurisprudence.”Â
In October 2022, Saudi Arabia began permitting women from all over the world to perform the Hajj and Umrah without a mehram.Â
Women are no longer required to wear a mehram in order to perform the Hajj or Umrah inside the kingdom, according to a statement from the Saudi minister of Hajj and Umrah.
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