Cancellation of Hajj Travels: Registration to be valid for next year
Says religious affairs ministry
On Tuesday, Saudi Hajj Minister Mohammad Benten said the Kingdom will only allow around 1,000 pilgrims residing inside the Kingdom to perform hajj this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reported the country's media outlets.
Following the announcement, the religious affairs ministry has decided on a guideline for Bangladeshis who registered or pre-registered to perform Hajj under government or private Hajj management this year.
The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting yesterday, with religious affairs ministry secretary Nurul Islam in the chair. Following a unanimous decision, the ministry has announced that pre-registrations and registrations for Hajj made this year, will be effective as pre-registration and registration of 2021 as well.
"If the cost of the Hajj package increases or decreases in 2021, it will be adjusted," Nurul Islam said.
Those who want to withdraw their registration money must apply to the ministry online from July 13. The money will be refunded without deducting any service charge, the announcement states.