Domestic Hajj 2024: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia started from Sunday February 11, 2024 through online registration system ‘Nusuk’ registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims along with the expatriates in the Kingdom who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2024 (1445 AH).
While commencing the registration for domestic pilgrims, the Saudi Haj Ministry has also released the cost and other details of four Hajj Packages.
The domestic pilgrims are Saudi citizens and expatriates, and foreigner living in Saudi Arabia on work visa.
While starting registration for this year’s Hajj, the Ministry of Haj Saudi Arabia also released the details of 04 packages to choose from for the local pilgrims.
Besides other facilities, the 04 packages and their cost have been decided mainly depending on the accommodation in Makkah, Mina and Arafat.
The Hajj package cost mentioned by the Ministry of Haj are ranging between SR4,099 and SR13,26.
The first package is available at a price of SR10,366.10 with allotment of camps that were designed to provide a high-end service and a comfortable level for pilgrims while the beneficiaries of the second package will be allotted hospitality camps in Mina at a price of SR8,092.55.
Pilgrims who opt the third package have to pay the highest fare, amounting to SR13,265.25 and they will get accommodation at one of the six towers in Mina that are located close to the Jamarat Bridge.
Domestic pilgrims will get services within the economic range under the fourth package at the lowest price of SR4,099.75. All the prices include value-added tax (VAT), but do not include transportation costs to and from Makkah by land or air.
The registration can be done through the Nusuk application and the ministry’s website through the link http://Localhaj.haj.gov.sa.
Pilgrims should note that there will not be any draw this year and whoever applies for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445) will be allowed to perform the annual pilgrimage to Makkah.
Since last year i.e. Hajj 1444 AH Saudi Arabia has decided to do away with the draw system, also known as lottery system, for the local and domestic pilgrims.
This is in contrast to the earlier system when only 150,000 domestic pilgrims were allowed to perform Hajj. The final list of domestic and local pilgrims was prepared with the help of electronic draw system.
As per the astronomical calculation, Hajj Day this year, Day of Arafah or Youm ul Hajj or Hajj Day, observed on 9th of Dhul Hijjah, will most likely be on Wednesday June 19, 2024. However, the final date of Hajj 2024 will be decided after sighting of the new moon.
(With inputs from Saudi Gazette)
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