The Hajj Committee of India, Mumbai, has released the action plan for the 2025 Haj Yatra. Dr Mahmood Ali Khan, the Executive Officer of the Rajasthan State Haj Committee, stated that online applications can be submitted until September 9. Pilgrims will be chosen through a random digital selection process in the third week of September Those selected will need to pay the advance Haj amount in the fourth week.
A hard copy of the passport, payment slip, and health certificate must be submitted to the State Hajj Committee by the second or third week of October. A vaccination camp is scheduled for the first week of April next year. Pilgrims on the waiting list will need to submit their passports, payment slips, health certificates, and related documents to the State Hajj Committee within a week of their selection from the waiting list.
The Hajj pilgrimage schedule for 2025 has been outlined with specific dates and provisions to facilitate the journey for pilgrims. According to the information provided, the departure of Hajj pilgrims is scheduled between April 29 and May 30, 2025. This window allows ample time for pilgrims from across the country to embark on their spiritual journey.
The core Hajj period, which encompasses the main rituals and ceremonies, will take place from June 3 to June 8. This is the most significant phase of the pilgrimage, where millions of Muslims gather in Mecca to perform rites that are central to their faith. After completing the Hajj, pilgrims will begin their return journey. The return of pilgrims by charter flights is scheduled from June 11 to June 10. Notably, the age limit for pilgrims wishing to bring a companion has been adjusted.
Previously, only pilgrims aged 70 and above were allowed to bring a companion. However, the new guidelines have lowered this age threshold to 65 years. Women aged 45 years and above are now permitted to apply for the Hajj even if they do not have a Mehram (a close male relative) accompanying them.
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