This time the cost of Hajj has reduced by 30 percent

The price of Hajj package has been reduced compared to last year. This time pilgrims will get a chance to perform Hajj at 30 percent less cost. Dr. Amr Bin Reda Al Maddah, Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, gave this information. The news is from Gulf News.

Amr bin Reda Al Maddah said that about 90 parts of the economic Hajj package have already been sold. The domestic Hajj packages in Saudi Arabia are divided into several categories based on the quality of the company's services. It will be selected based on the quality of service at the Haj camp.

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Last week, the Ministry of Hajj said that Muslims in Saudi Arabia can pay for the Hajj package in three installments. Earlier there was a provision of continuous payment in one lump sum.

Those interested in performing Hajj must register in advance. Then you have to pay 20 percent of the package within 72 hours to secure your place. The next 40 percent of the amount is to be paid by January 29 (Rajab 7). And the completed 40 percent can be paid by April 23 (3 Shawwal). A receipt will be issued after each installment is paid. Hajj package will be confirmed after payment within stipulated time. Otherwise it will be omitted.

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Every year 2.5 million people perform Hajj in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. However, this number was brought down to a few thousand in 2020 due to coronavirus restrictions. In 2021, 60,000 Muslims in Saudi Arabia have the opportunity to perform Hajj. And last year 1 million people including foreigners performed Hajj.