Haj Yatra 2023: The holy month of Ramadan is about to begin. This is a festival related to the faith of Muslims. In which fasting is kept on the holy days of a month and Eid is celebrated. Another special occasion related to the faith of Muslims is about to come. Application forms have also arrived for Yatra Yatra. Along with this, the date of commencement of the Haj pilgrimage has also been announced. If you want to go on the Haj pilgrimage, get yourself registered. Applications for the Haj pilgrimage have started from 10 February 2023. You can apply online for free on the official website of the Haj Committee of India. Let us know who, when, and how can go on the Haj pilgrimage.
When does the hajj pilgrimage start
According to the Islamic lunar calendar, the Haj pilgrimage begins on the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and last month. This year Haj pilgrimage is starting on the 26th of June and will continue till the 1st of July. In the last 2 years, due to Corona, many restrictions were imposed on the Haj pilgrimage. Last year, Saudi Arabia banned foreign pilgrims from the Hajj pilgrimage, although the Hajj pilgrimage went on symbolically in Mecca and Medina. These restrictions have been lifted in Saudi Arabia this year.
Cost of Registration Form for Haj Pilgrimage
Under the Haj Policy 2023, it has been announced by the Haj Committee of India that the forms issued for the Haj pilgrimage are free. Haji i.e. whoever wants to go on Haj can apply for free. Along with this, 25 points have been set up across the country for all kinds of facilities for the Hajis.
Important things for Haj application
If you are applying for the Haj pilgrimage, then it is mandatory to have an approved Covid 19 vaccine dose. Also, the applicant must have a passport. The latest passport-size photograph with white background, a copy of the canceled check, and a copy of proof of address must be uploaded along with the application.
Who can go for Haj?
This year the VIP quota for the Haj pilgrimage has been abolished. Priority will be given to Haj pilgrims above 70 years of age. Along with this, care will also be taken to make the Haj pilgrimage as affordable as possible.