Devotees asked to deposit remaining hajj registration fee by Feb 20

The deadline for depositing the remaining registration fee for Hajj aspirants has been set February 20.

Previously, the religious affairs ministry had fixed February 29 as the deadline for depositing the remaining registration fee.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the ministry said all Hajj pilgrims are required to finalise contracts for tent arrangements, confirm moallem services, accommodations (either house or hotel), and transportation by February 25.

According to the media release, those who initially completed registration for Hajj by depositing Tk2.05 lakh have been requested to deposit the rest amount by February 20.

Hajj-2024 will be held on 9th day of Zilhaj (16 June) depending on moon sighting.

Like previous year, a total of 1,27,198 devotees can perform hajj this year. Of them, 10,198 can perform hajj under government management while the rest under private management.

The government on November 2 last year announced the Hajj packages for 2024, reducing the cost by Tk92,450.

Intending pilgrims are required to Tk5,78,840 under general package, and Tk9,36,320 under special package.

The hajj registration process began on November 15. Later, the government extended the Hajj registration deadline four times as the quota for Bangladeshi pilgrims remained unfulfilled.