Dhaka, April 8 -- Hajj flights departing from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia are scheduled to begin on April 29, according to Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain, who stated that visa procedures would be finalized within the coming days.
He made this statement during a press conference at the Secretariat on Tuesday.
"This year, we have finalized arrangements for 5,200 registered Hajj pilgrims via the government. This includes assigning tents in Mina and Arafat, reaching agreements with foodservice providers, coordinating with accommodation managers at homes or hotels, and partnering with transportation firms," he stated.
Saudi Arabia establishes a minimum age of 15 for Hajj pilgrimages starting in 2025.
The visa application is currently underway and should be finalized within several days, he mentioned.
This year, 81,900 pilgrims have signed up for the Hajj via private agencies, according to the advisor.
Owing to the requirement set by the Saudi government agency for a minimum number of pilgrims, the individuals who have registered with 753 affiliated organizations will undertake their Hajj pilgrimage via 70 main agencies.
