Hajj Scheme 2014 Announced
Posted by NOOR
Hajj is one of five pillars of Islam and a prestigious one. It is dire desire of every Muslim to perform Hajj and visit Haram. It really is a milestone in life of every Muslim. Every year Millions of Muslims perform Hajj. Hajj applications for year 2014 are now acceptable. The selected banks will accept applications for Hajj from 21st April 2014. This year applications will be accepted on first come first serve basis.
The application quota has been divided equally that is 50 percent will be allotted by Government and 50 percent by private dealers. The rate of course will be lesser through government. Total of 143,386 applicants will be performing Hajj this year. Which mean one lac fourty three thousand three hundred and eighty six people will be visiting Haram to perform Hajj. Hajj of course is the biggest event in Islam. Those who have performed Hajj in last 5 years will not be considered for Hajj as the Government want that maximum people should feel how it feels when one goes to House Allah “Haram” for performing Hajj.
The price of performing Hajj from Pakistan has been kept as 2 lac thirty two thousand, two hundred and thirty one for pilgrims who will be going from Karachi, Sukkhar and Quetta. While pilgrims going from Lahore, Multan, Islamabad , Rahim Yar Khan and Sialkot will have to pay 2 lac seventy two thousand two hundred and thirty one rupees. Those who will get this opportunity would really be very lucky as their wish will come true.
A wish that every Muslim dream from the moment he comes to understand what Islam is. It is Pertinent to tell that the applications of those will also be considered who have performed Hajj in last five years but only if they are applying for Hajj-e- Badal. We wish best of luck to all the applicants.
Hajj charges/Dues government scheme :
1 – Rs 262,231 rupees for those pilgrims travelling from Karachi, Quetta and Sukkur
2 – Rs Rs272,231 Who’s travelling from Peshawar, Islamabad, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Faisalabad and SialkotIn relation to the draft policy for 2014, the package rates indicate that the return airfare to and from Saudi Arabia will cost Rs66,372 for those travelling from Karachi, Quetta and Sukkur, while those travelling from other stations will be charged to pay Rs76,372.
