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Updated April 2024
The Hajj is one of the most important religious events in the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Makkah each year to participate in the annual pilgrimage. With the Hajj 2024 coming closer, authorities have announced the registration date, requirements, and procedure.
Keep reading on Wego to find out more about Hajj 2024 registration from Pakistan.
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Hajj 2024 registration from Pakistan dates
Registration for Hajj 2024/1445H occurred from 27 November 2023 to 22 December 2023, when banks could start receiving applications under the regular scheme. Furthermore, the Saudi Ministry for Hajj and Umrah revealed that the first batch of pilgrims will arrive in the Kingdom on 9 May.
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Hajj 2024 from Pakistan requirements
Here are the eligibility criteria for those who wish to perform Hajj in 2024:
- applicants who have performed Hajj during the last five years are not eligible to apply for Hajj in 2024, except if they are a Mahram or going to perform Hajj Badal
- applicants must possess a valid machine-readable passport
- applicants must possess a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- applicants with infectious diseases are not eligible to apply
For more information, visit our dedicated Hajj 2024 Guide for Pilgrims from Pakistan.
Hajj 2024 registration from Pakistan procedures
In Pakistan, there are two schemes for those who wish to perform Hajj: the Government Hajj Scheme for pilgrims who intend to perform Hajj under government arrangements and the Private Hajj Scheme for those who want to make their own arrangements through Hajj Group Organizers (HGO).
If you wish to follow the Private Hajj Scheme, it is best to contact a trusted travel agent. To find a list of approved travel agents in Pakistan, you can refer to our article on Pakistan Hajj Operators 2024.
Applications for Hajj 2024 under the Government Hajj Scheme were accepted through selected banks. Applicants are required to deposit PKR 50,000 along with their application, which should be submitted to the banks designated by the Ministry.
The following banks are authorized to provide application forms to pilgrims:
- Habib Bank Ltd
- United Bank Ltd
- National bank of Pakistan
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd
- Muslim commercial bank Ltd
- First Women bank
- Bank of Punjab
- Allied bank
- Faysal bank
- Habib metropolitan bank
- Bank AL-Falah
- Sindh bank
- JS bank Ltd
To apply for the Government Hajj Scheme in Pakistan for Hajj 2024, you are required to follow the instructions below:
- fill in all required information for the Hajj application.
- make photocopies of necessary documents and collect photographs as specified.
- take the photocopies, photographs, and required fees to the designated bank.
- provide all necessary materials to the bank officials for processing.
- receive a computer-generated printout of the Hajj application along with its unique application number from the bank.
Hajj 2024 registration from Pakistan lucky draw
In line with the official reports from the Pakistani Religious Affairs Ministry, a total of 69,438 applications were submitted for the Regular Hajj Scheme, with 63,805 applicants being successfully selected through the balloting process. Additionally, a waiting list comprising 5,633 unsuccessful applicants has been compiled based on their cities of departure.
