Hajj Application Lucky Draw Date Set for December 19
Hajj Application Deadline Extended: New Lucky Draw Date Set for December 19
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for Hajj applications under the government Hajj scheme, with the lucky draw scheduled to be held on December 6 now likely to be postponed.
Read More: 47000 Applications Received in Government Hajj Scheme 2025
According to sources in the ministry, the deadline will now likely be extended by 13 days, with the lucky draw to be held on December 19, 2024.
Low Applications Force Deadline Extension
So far, some 55,000 applications have been received, below the government’s expectation.
The ministry is optimistic that the extension will benefit more applicants.
The revised schedule will be officially announced tomorrow.
Banks Instructed to Process Applications
To facilitate the submission process, the State Bank of Pakistan had ordered the designated banks to be open on weekends until 2:30 PM, so that applicants could submit their forms before the earlier deadline of December 3.
Hajj Airfares Reduced for 2025 – Hajj Application Lucky Draw Date Set for December 19
In a bid to lighten the financial burden on pilgrims, the government announced a reduction in Hajj airfares for 2025.
The new fare is Rs220,000 per person, which is Rs14,000 less than the previous year’s fare of Rs234,000. This reduction of $50 per person will collectively save pilgrims Rs1.24 billion.
The reduction in airfare of Hajj is a result of the successful negotiation between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Thus, it becomes the consecutive year when Hajj airfare has dropped, and other airlines followed soon, including Saudi Airlines, and private Pakistani carriers, respectively.
Travel Plan for Pilgrims of Hajj: Hajj Application Lucky Draw Date Set for December 19
Upon the agreed travel plan the pilgrims shall travel using:
- 40% through PIA,
- 40% through Saudi Airlines,
- 20% through Private Pakistani airlines.
Promote Participation for the Holy Hajj Pilgrimage
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has promised to make Hajj 2025 accessible and affordable for as many Pakistanis as possible.
Further updates regarding the application deadline and lucky draw schedule will be announced shortly.
Keep following for the latest news on Hajj 2025 applications and travel arrangements.
Hajj Application Lucky Draw Date Set for December 19
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