Hajj registration begins, will continue till November 30

Early registration for Hajj 2025 has started. Starting today, this registration will continue till November 30. This registration process will continue through both public and private channels. The Ministry of Religion said that the time will not be extended after the initial registration period.

This information has been given in the circular issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. It is said that any person who is pre-registered or newly registered can do the initial registration by depositing three lakh rupees.

The remaining amount of the Hajj package price must be paid within the time specified in the package. This year's Hajj package price will be announced subject to the cost of the Saudi phase and airfare.

It has been reported that the general Hajj package price of 2025 will be reduced compared to last year.

The pre-registration fee for both government and private channels is Tk 30 thousand. Hajj pilgrim quota for Bangladesh in 2025 is 1 lakh 27 thousand 198 people. When this quota is filled, the initial registration process will automatically close.

Normal package will have a maximum of 6 seats in a room at home or hotel. But package upgradation facility will be available. Hajj agencies can send pilgrims with special package facilities. The list of agencies initially qualified to conduct Hajj activities is available at www.hajj.gov.bd. Moreover, any information related to Hajj can be known by calling 16136.

Pre-registration from e-Hajj system (www.hajj.gov.bd), e-Hajj BD mobile app through government through all Union Digital Centers, Divisional and District Offices of Islamic Foundation, Baitul Mukarram Mosque and Hajj Offices in Ashkona, Dhaka He can do initial registration.

Hajj pilgrims by private means have to do preliminary registration by the authorized agency. Pre-registration certificate and passport will be required at the time of initial registration.

People intending to go for Hajj through government channels have been asked to deposit money in favor of account number 0002633000908 entitled Sale Proceeds of Hajj Deposit of Sonali Bank PLC, Local Office Branch, Motijheel Dhaka.

Initial registration money can be deposited through voucher at any branch of Sonali Bank. Hajj pilgrims through private means have to deposit the initial registration amount as the designated bank of the agency.

Pregnant women and disabled persons suffering from chronic diseases like cancer, advanced cardiac, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, infectious tuberculosis, dementia etc. are requested not to register for Hajj.

Bangladesh /SBT