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Haj Committee Dispenses Practice Of Providing Saudi Riyals To Selected Pilgrims

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee has this year dispensed with the practice of providing Saudi Riyals to the selected haj pilgrims for Hajj-2023.
In an official handout issued here, the authorities at Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee has informed that no foreign exchange in terms of 2100 Saudi Riyals previously provided by the Hajj Committee to selected Hajj Pilgrims on account of incurring day to day expenditure in Saudi Arabia shall be provided to the selected pilgrims this year by the Haj Committee.
Meanwhile in view of above, all the intending Hajj pilgrims of Hajj 2023 who are desirous to undertake Hajj Journey/get selected are hereby informed to obtain the required foreign exchange in Saudi Riyals at their own before leaving for Hajj.

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February 22, 2023
‘Meet SRK, send parents to Haj..’, Abdu Rozik lists his wishes

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Mumbai: Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik has amassed a huge fan following in India and he is loved by almost all Indians. His singing style and cute smile are something that make the day of many people. Abdu is followed by more than 7 million people on Instagram and is considered the cutest celebrity in India.
The Tajikistani singer recently attended the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Awards 2023. After the event, he later interacted with the media and revealed his wishes. When ‘Instant Bollywood‘ reporter asked about his dream, Abdu replied that sending his father and mother to Haj is the first wish he wants to fulfil soon.
In the video, Abdu Rozik is seen saying “So, in my life, I have three dreams, first I want to send my father-mother to Haj, the second is I want to meet Shah Rukh Khan and third, I want to see Salman Khan.”
“Salman Khan is now like my brother, like my bada bhai, now I want to meet Shah Rukh Khan. You know I love him so much, when I was small, I used to watch all Shah Rukh Khan movies and I know all Shah Rukh Khan songs and all of his movies,” he further added.
Abdu Rozik has met Salman Khan in Bigg Boss 16 and it is reported that the Tajikistan singer will also feature in Bhaijaan’s upcoming film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.’ Abdu’s words like ‘Very Chalak Bro’ and ‘Chota Bhaijaan’ are often chanted by his Indian fans.
After he expressed his wish of meeting SRK, netizens supported him in the comments box. He was also recently seen outside SRK’s Mannat holding a playing card in which he also mentioned his dreams.
He has also booked a full theatre to watch Badshah’s latest film Pathaan. He was dancing in the theatres to the song Jhoome Jo Pathaan to celebrate SRK’s movies’ success. Hope this cute singer’s wishes get fulfilled soon.

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February 21, 2023
Saudi Govt Bars Children Below 12 Years Of Age For Haj 2023

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SRINAGAR: Saudi Government has decided to disallow the children below 12 years of age in a bid to ensure their safety, Haj Committee of India (HCoI), informed Friday.
Quoting a circular issued by the HCoI, the news agency KNO reported that it is intimated that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have decided that children below the age of 12 years are not allowed to proceed for Haj 1444(H)-2023 consider the fact that it is not appropriate to accompany children under the age of 12 years to ensure their safety.
“In view of the position explained above, no application of children below the age of 12 years as on 30-04-2023 including infants will be entertained for Haj 1444 2023. Therefore , all Haj applications of the children below 12 years including infants registered till date will be rejected for Haj 1444-2023,” the circular reads.
The circular further reads that it is expected that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia might stipulate further health and administrative guidelines in view of the prevailing conditions. The same shall be notified accordingly in the due course of time.
HCoI member Er Aijaz Hussain said that the decision to disallow children below 12 years of age is aimed at ensuring their safety and the move is part of Haj policy 2023. He said that new health and administrative guidelines will be issued shortly.
Pertinently, Haj 2023 has been made cheaper by Rs 80,000 and that the pilgrim has to pay only Rs 3, 70,000 against 4.50 lakh paid earlier. Plus, there will be 25 embankments across country this year while as pilgrims above 70 years of age will be prioritized.

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February 17, 2023
Saudi Govt bars Children below 12 years of age for Haj 2023

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Srinagar, Feb 17: Saudi Government has decided to disallow the children below 12 years of age in a bid to ensure their safety, Haj Committee of India (HCoI), informed Friday.
A circular issued by the HCoI, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that it is intimated that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have decided that children below the age of 12 years are not allowed to proceed for Haj 1444(H)-2023 consider the fact that it is not appropriate to accompany children under the age of 12 years to ensure their safety.
“In view of the position explained above, no application of children below the age of 12 years as on 30-04-2023 including infants will be entertained for Haj 1444 2023. Therefore , all Haj applications of the children below 12 years including infants registered till date will be rejected for Haj 1444-2023,” the circular reads.
The circular further reads that it is expected that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia might stipulate further health and administrative guidelines in view of the prevailing conditions. The same shall be notified accordingly in the due course of time.
Talking to KNO, HCoI member Er Aijaz Hussain said that the decision to disallow children below 12 years of age is aimed at ensuring their safety and the move is part of Haj policy 2023. He said that new health and administrative guidelines will be issued shortly.
Pertinently, Haj 2023 has been made cheaper by Rs 80,000 and that the pilgrim has to pay only Rs 3, 70,000 against 4.50 lakh paid earlier. Plus, there will be 25 embankments across country this year while as pilgrims above 70 years of age will be prioritized—(KNO)
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February 17, 2023
AAP ‘frustrated’ with defeat in Delhi Haj Committee election: BJP

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New Delhi: Delhi BJP has said that the AAP is “frustrated” after its defeat in Delhi Haj Committee election.
“It is strange that the Delhi Haj Committee was constituted by the Lt. Governor of Delhi on January 6 and Ms Atishi has today – after 40 days – reacted on it, calling the constitution of the Committee illegal,” Delhi BJP spokesperson Syed Yaseer Jilani said.
“The problem with AAP is that it can never digest defeat, and that too at the hands of a woman,” he added.
The BJP spokesperson further said that Arvind Kejriwal “does not believe in giving any position of authority to women, and he and his party are shocked to see that the BJP has given an opportunity to a woman to serve at Delhi Haj Committee”.
Jilani asserted that there is widespread “joy” amongst Muslim community especially the youth after the election of young Kausar Jahan as Chairperson of Delhi Haj Committee and “this is bothering AAP leaders”.
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February 17, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Registration starts for Haj housing in Madinah

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrims Housing Committee in Madinah has announced the start of receiving requests for housing permits for pilgrims for the Haj season of 1444 AH, local media reported.
Madinah region on a Twitter platform, calls on all those wishing to apply quickly to complete the procedures on time.
After performing the rituals of Haj, Muslim pilgrims usually flock to Madinah, home to Prophet Mohammed’s Mosque and tomb.
The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has facilitated access to electronic services related to Haj, including choosing an electronic path for domestic pilgrims and a specific program for Haj.
On January 5, Kingdom announced the start of the registration period for the Haj pilgrimage 2023 for citizens and residents in the Kingdom.
On January 10, Kingdom announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
On February 8, the Saudi Ministry of Haj announced the launch of Nusuk online platform, to facilitate the registration of Muslim pilgrims from Europe, America and Australia for those who wish to perform Haj this year.
The Haj pilgrimage to Makkah is a mandatory religious duty that must be performed by those Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in a lifetime.

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February 16, 2023
Passport offices asked to prioritise Haj pilgrims’ applications

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Hyderabad: The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, directed passport offices across the country to accord high priority to applications of prospective Haj pilgrims and ensure timely issuance of passports. The process will be done upon completion of requisite documentation, police verification and other formalities.
A circular issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, has informed that the process for inviting online Haj applications for Haj 2023 has begun.
They have further stated that this year the country has received a quota of 1, 75,025 for Indian pilgrims. But like in the previous years, only those pilgrims who have machine readable Indian passports will be eligible to apply, the circular stated.
Since applications for Haj 2023 are expected to be on a larger scale, it is likely that the regional passport offices will receive a number of applications for renewal or issue of new passports.
“It is anticipated that there could be a last minute rush for submission of passport applications by intending pilgrims. All passport offices are therefore requested to extend requisite assistance to prospective Haj applicants by means of nominating a nodal officer, opening of facilitation counters, reserving appointment slots for such applicants, and attending to request/ grievances petitions received from such citizens in a prompt manner,” the circular further read.
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February 14, 2023
Haj 2023: Online applications close on March 10

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Mumbai: The last date for submission of online applications for Haj 2023 is March 10, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs notice.
The submission of online applications along with documents started from February 10, 2023
The interested can submit their applications on hajcommittee.gov.in/haf23.
Notably, the Ministry of Minority Affairs on February 6, announced a new Haj policy under which the application forms have been made available for free and the package cost per pilgrim has been reduced by Rs 50,000.
While sharing the new Haj Policy, the Ministry said, “Wide choice of embarkation points & special arrangements are made for ladies, infants, divyangjan and elderly.”
The Haj is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the most sacred place for Muslims.
Haj is a mandatory religious duty for all adult Muslims physically and financially capable of doing so.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia in January announced that there will be no limit on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj, reported Arab News citing the country’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.

Speaking at the Haj Expo 2023, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stated that the number of people participating in this year’s Hajj will return to pre-pandemic levels and there will be no age limit for Hajj pilgrims this year. (ANI)
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February 12, 2023
Haj 2023 To Be Cheaper By 80K, Each Pilgrim To Pay Rs 3.80 Lakh

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee chairperson Safeena Baig Saturday said that this year Haj 2023 will be cheaper by almost Rs 80,000 and that each pilgrim is supposed to pay Rs 350,000 to 3,70,000 maximum for performing Haj this year.
Addressing a press conference here, Baig said after hectic deliberations between Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and the Saudi Government, Haj has been made cheaper this year. “As per our estimates, Haj 2023 will be cheaper by Rs 80,000. Each pilgrim who would otherwise pay Rs 4.50 lakh will have to pay between Rs 3,50,000 to Rs 3,70,000,” news agency KNO quoted Baig as having said.
She said that this year, over 10,000 pilgrims from J&K will perform the holy journey of Haj. “Haj office in Srinagar will facilitate every pilgrim including those who are having issues related to passport,” Baig said, adding that the Haj applications are already up on the official website of Haj Committee of India: www.hajcommittee.gov.in free of cost. “Earlier, every pilgrim had to pay Rs 300 for the form. Now, the form can be downloaded and filled with ease,” she said.
The J&K Haj Committee chairperson said that in case of need of conducting the RTPCR test, the government will bear the expenses and take samples of the pilgrims free of cost. She said that the pilgrims above 70-years of age will be prioritised for the Haj while women aged 45 years, without Mehram, can perform the pilgrimage in the groups. “A group of four women without mahram can perform the Haj 2023,” she said, adding that the Saudi Government has given a relaxation to the women who are not having any mahram but yearn to perform Haj.
She also said that from Azizia to Haram, pilgrims are likely to get direct bus services. “This has been the demand of pilgrims who performed the Haj in 2022,” she said. Asked whether there was any plan to address the issues of pilgrims in Makah and Madina as last year, many pilgrims complained of ill treatment by the hotels there, Baig said: “This year, Haj officers will create different groups on Whatsapp and stay in touch with pilgrims. In case of any issue or grievances, immediate redressal would be done.”
Pertinently, there will be 25 embankment points across the country for the pilgrims this year. HCoI has maintained that the pilgrimage this year will be much smoother than previous pilgrimages.

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February 11, 2023
Haj 2023 to be cheaper by 80k, each pilgrim to pay Rs 3.80 lakh

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Srinagar, Feb 11: Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee chairperson Safeena Baig Saturday said that this year Haj 2023 will be cheaper by almost Rs 80,000 and that each pilgrim is supposed to pay Rs 350,000 to 3,70,000 maximum for performing Haj this year.
Addressing a press conference here, Baig said after hectic deliberations between Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and the Saudi Government, Haj has been made cheaper this year. “As per our estimates, Haj 2023 will be cheaper by Rs 80,000. Each pilgrim who would otherwise pay Rs 4.50 lakh will have to pay between Rs 3,50,000 to Rs 3,70,000,” she said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
She said that this year, over 10,000 pilgrims from J&K will perform the holy journey of Haj. “Haj office in Srinagar will facilitate every pilgrim including those who are having issues related to passport,” Baig said, adding that the Haj applications are already up on the official website of Haj Committee of India: www.hajcommittee.gov.in free of cost. “Earlier, every pilgrim had to pay Rs 300 for the form. Now, the form can be downloaded and filled with ease,” she said.
The J&K Haj Committee chairperson said that in case of need of conducting the RTPCR test, the government will bear the expenses and take samples of the pilgrims free of cost. She said that the pilgrims above 70-years of age will be prioritised for the Haj while women aged 45 years, without Mehram, can perform the pilgrimage in the groups. “A group of four women without mahram can perform the Haj 2023,” she said, adding that the Saudi Government has given a relaxation to the women who are not having any mahram but yearn to perform Haj.
She also said that from Azizia to Haram, pilgrims are likely to get direct bus services. “This has been the demand of pilgrims who performed the Haj in 2022,” she said. Asked whether there was any plan to address the issues of pilgrims in Makah and Madina as last year, many pilgrims complained of ill treatment by the hotels there, Baig said: “This year, Haj officers will create different groups on Whatsapp and stay in touch with pilgrims. In case of any issue or grievances, immediate redressal would be done.” Pertinently, there will be 25 embankment points across the country for the pilgrims this year. HCoI has maintained that the pilgrimage this year will be much smoother than previous pilgrimages—(KNO)
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February 11, 2023