Haj guidelines: Union Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani launched Haj Guide 2024 and launched the Haj Suvidha Mobile Application on Sunday in New Delhi. Speaking on the event, the Minister stated numerous Ministries within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) authorities have made coordinated efforts to offer a easy and handy Haj pilgrimage to folks.
“Facilities for the Hajis are not just the responsibility of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Now, PM Modi government has established coordination between all departments to improve the facilities of the Hajis,” she stated. She additional stated that over 5000 ladies have utilized beneath the Lady with out Mehram (LWM) class for Haj.
“Last year, number of individual women Hajis was 4,300 which has crossed 5160 this year…” she added. The Minister stated the central authorities is constantly striving to enhance the Haj expertise for pilgrims.
“Haj Suvidha Mobile App will aid the pilgrims in providing their location to officials in case of any need. The App will help pilgrims to locate the nearest health facilities in times of need,” Smriti Irani stated. Notably, a complete quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India has been finalised for Haj this 12 months, after India signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Arabia (KSA) at Jeddah in January this 12 months.
The Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 was signed between Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani accompanied by V Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs with Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in January this 12 months.
“A total quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India has been finalised for Haj 2024 with 1,40,020 seats being reserved for pilgrims to proceed through Haj Committee of India which will greatly benefit the common first-time pilgrims intending to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2024 whereas 35,005 pilgrims would be permitted to proceed through Haj Group Operators,” the Ministry of Minority Affairs stated in an official press launch.
Every 12 months, tens of millions of Muslims all over the world embark on a sacred pilgrimage referred to as Hajj/Haj. This non secular journey holds immense significance within the lives of believers, providing a chance to attach with Allah, search forgiveness, and strengthen their religion. The heartfelt want to be amongst these strolling to Mina, echoing the Labaik with the gang, and performing the rituals of Haj is a sentiment shared by numerous people.
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