ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of an extension on the last date for Hajj applications (March 31).
Speaking to APP, the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt urged the aspirant pilgrims to submit their Hajj applications and dues in the given time period.
Sharing details of the applications, he informed the state-run news agency that the ministry had received 44,621 Hajj applications through designated banks so far.
He said it had received 40,313 applications under the government Hajj scheme, while 4,308 applications under the sponsorship Hajj scheme.
The spokesperson further added that the designated banks remained open on weekends as well across the country for the collection of Hajj applications and dues to facilitate the intending pilgrims on the weekend.
On Saturday, the ministry received a total of 4,468 Hajj applications of which 3,960 applications were received under the government scheme and 508 under the sponsorship hajj scheme, he said.
Meanwhile, on Sunday the ministry collected a total of 2,679 Hajj applications out of which 2,371 applications were received under the government Hajj scheme and 308 applications under the sponsorship Hajj scheme.
Addressing concerns of overseas Pakistanis, he said that they could submit a health certificate issued from abroad in the bank or they could furnish a medical fitness certificate before their Hajj flight.
He said those who haven't received the coronavirus vaccine, could also submit the application.
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