The Hajj policy for 2024, which makes the pilgrimage more technologically advanced and more reasonably priced, was announced by Aneeq Ahmed, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs. The Hajj for the following year is scheduled to cost 1.075 million rupees, which is a substantial decrease from the 11,075,000 rupees of the year before.
The minister emphasized the value of digitization and unveiled a new mobile application that is intended to function flawlessly even in places with poor connectivity in order to expedite the procedure. Ninety thousand pilgrims will be given suitcases with QR codes for better organization as part of an attempt to increase efficiency.
Now that children under the age of ten can perform the Hajj, families will have easier access to the pilgrimage. Negotiations with airlines are ongoing with the goal of securing minimum airfare, with any resulting savings going into pilgrims' accounts. It is crucial to remember that the initial Hajj package does not cover the cost of a sacrificial animal.
In order to facilitate unlimited calls within Pakistan and provide 7GB of data internet for 40 days, the Ministry of IT played a major role in digitizing the Hajj process in 2024. To make the pilgrimage process easier, women who travel will receive Ihram, tiny bags, and abayas with the Pakistani flag.
From November 27 to December 12, the Religious Affairs Ministry website offers the Hajj application for download. With the goal of redefining the Hajj experience with enhanced safety and communication through the use of mobile apps, Minister Aneeq Ahmed praised acting Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and emphasized Saudi Arabia's support in the formulation of the policy.
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