Karachi: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said that Hajj policy 2024 would be announced in next two weeks under which women can perform Hajj without mehram (close male relative).

Ministry said that Cabinet will approve Hajj policy within 10 days and Hajj application process for next year will get following Cabinet’s nod. Furthermore, Ministry has also prepared strict rules regarding sighting of crescent moon.

As per new rules, only Ruet-e-Hilal committee will announce sighting of crescent moon, no private committees will be allowed to do so, Ministry recommended.

Earlier, Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed said that Saudi Arabia government would provide additional facilities and improved services to Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 2024.

He said accommodation, meals and transportation for pilgrims would be improved with more comfortable and convenient experience. Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah assured of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to further cooperation with Pakistan. He highlighted Saudi government was continuously working to improve services for Pakistani pilgrims and several new initiatives had been taken to ensure their comfort and convenience.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 07 2023

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