The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that late applicants for Hajj can submit their applications next week, with 5,000 remaining slots available under the government’s Hajj scheme. These additional spots provide a second chance for those who missed the initial deadline.
According to sources, the ministry will accept applications for the remaining quota of 5,000 slots, but this time, there will be no lottery system. Instead, Hajj tickets will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. A five-day window for submitting new applications is proposed, with the exact dates to be confirmed soon.
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Earlier, a total of 81,500 Hajj applications were received under the government’s scheme, but the remaining slots are now available for late applicants. This gives hopeful pilgrims another opportunity to undertake the religious journey.
Additionally, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that private group bookings for Hajj 2025 will open on January 10. Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, in a video statement, emphasized that private Hajj bookings will commence after necessary arrangements are finalized, and highlighted the importance of adhering to both Saudi and Pakistani laws.
The ministry also confirmed that women wishing to perform Hajj without a male guardian (mahram) must obtain permission from their husbands or parents.
