In a highly anticipated announcement, Religious Minister Aneeq Ahmed revealed that the balloting for Hajj 2024 scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 28, at 6 PM. The regular Hajj scheme has garnered an overwhelming response, with a remarkable 66,000 applications received, showcasing the community’s fervent enthusiasm for the sacred pilgrimage.
Underlining the commitment to providing overseas Pakistanis with top-notch facilities at an affordable cost through the sponsorship Hajj scheme, Minister Ahmed emphasized the added advantage of payments in dollars, which would ultimately benefit the state.
The draw to select successful applicants for the regular Hajj scheme set to unfold on Thursday, December 28. Results will made available on the ministry’s official website, allowing applicants to check their status seamlessly.
The annual Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj is a sacred obligation for every eligible Muslim, requiring them to embark on a journey to the holy sites in Makkah at least once in their lifetime, provided they are physically and financially capable of doing so.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the ministry affirmed, “A draw for the regular Hajj scheme will held on December 28.” This announcement coincided with the revelation that banks had already received an impressive count of over 66,000 Hajj applications under the regular scheme by the time of Friday prayers.
Expressing gratitude for the community’s enthusiastic participation in this sacred pilgrimage process, the ministry acknowledged the surplus of applications received beyond the required quota for the regular Hajj scheme.
As the anticipation builds and applicants await the results, the nation collectively looks forward to a successful and spiritually fulfilling Hajj pilgrimage in 2024.
