Fazil Mir
Srinagar, Aug 06 (NVI): The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has rolled out the Haj-policy 2025 for the pilgrims intending to embark on the sacred journey in 2025.
As per the policy the pilgrims can perform the Haj through HCoI only once in a life time.
The policy was approved by the competent authority, after detailed consultations with different stakeholders and taking into account the norms and guidelines received from King of Saudi Arabia.
“Haj is an arduous and strenuous pilgrimage involving walking up to 25 kms in a day in extremely harsh climatic conditions of KSA and hence it would be mandatory for pilgrims aged 65 or above to be accompanied by a companion
In case of Mehram of lady pilgrims, and companions of the pilgrims aged 65 years or above, including ladies without Mehram, pilgrims aged 65 years or above, repeaters will be allowed on payment of additional charges as applicable from time to time.
The ladies traveling without their Mehrams are allowed to travel in groups of four or more ladies.
Meanwhile a dedicated Haj Suvidha App has been launched during Haj 2024 with the objective of leveraging Information Technology towards providing greater ease and convenience to the Indian Haj pilgrims by facilitating access to training content.
The forms can be filled by the pilgrims through the website of the HCI at hajcommittee.gov.in which also be accessed on the mobile phones.
There will be 40 to 45 days stay in Saudia Arabia. Accommodation units in Makkah aer hired for the entire Haj season.
In case of deaths, due to natural causes or accidents during the Haj period, burial rituals may be performed as per prevailing practice in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.(News Vibes of India)
