ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that tomorrow (Saturday) will be the last day to submit the second instalment of Hajj dues 2026.
The important announcement has been made for those wishing to perform Hajj under the government scheme.
According to the announcement of the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, tomorrow is the last day to submit the second installment of Hajj dues.
In this regard, designated banks will remain open for the collection of Hajj dues on Saturday, November 15.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged that pilgrims intending to perform Hajj under the government scheme must submit the second installment by tomorrow
Applicants have also been advised to collect the computerised bank receipt after payment to avoid cancellation of their applications.
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Under the government scheme Over 455,000 applications from across the country have been received for Hajj 2026.
This year, the government has introduced two Hajj packages, a long stay and a short stay. The long-duration option includes a stay of 38 to 42 days, while the short-duration package covers 20 to 25 days.
To ease the financial burden, the government opted to take Hajj payments in two instalments.
‘COOL IHRAM’ INTRODUCED
With Hajj season falling in the peak of summer, a “cool Ihram” has been developed to protect pilgrims from the heat.
Millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia each year to perform Hajj. In recent years, the season has coincided with extreme summer temperatures, a trend expected to continue for the next few years. Two years ago, hundreds of pilgrims died due to the intense heat.
To protect pilgrims this time, Saudi Arabia has introduced a “cool Ihram” using advanced technology.
The Ihram is made with special fiber that reflects the sun’s heat, helping the body feel cooler.
These Ihrams will be provided to pilgrims by Saudia Airlines.
