Haj Committee of india 2025 Application [Total Cost of Hajj from India]

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Tomorrow  (09 September 2024) is the last date for Hajj 2025 Applications.

Haj Committee of india 2025 Application [Total Cost of Hajj from India]

Indian citizens who are both physically and financially able to undertake the Haj pilgrimage may apply for Haj 2025 (Hijri 1446), in accordance with the established guidelines and the directives issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for that year. The KSA may alter these guidelines or even cancel the pilgrimage, either partially or entirely, based on prevailing conditions at the time.

In such cases, the Haj Committee of India (HCol) will not responsible for any changes in eligibility criteria, cancellation of the pilgrimage, or any associated financial or other repercussions resulting from KSA’s decisions. The final cost of Haj 2025 will determined after securing the necessary services both in India and Saudi Arabia. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and have the means to undertake the pilgrimage before applying.

Application Dates from : 13th August to 09 September 2024. 

Haj Announcement :

• The process begins with the Haj announcement by MoMA, Government of India.
• HCoI will notify the application submission dates, deadlines, and passport validity.
• Applicants should adhere to the announced timelines and review the guidelines carefully.

Submission of HAF and Closing Date :

Submission of HAF and Closing Date
Online & Mobile App Submission
i. Instructions	Detailed instructions are available on HCoI’s website (hajcommittee.gov.in) and the “HAJ SUVIDHA APP”.
ii. Applicable Guidelines	Guidelines for Haj 2025 (Hijri 1446) apply to all applicants.
iii. Verification	SHCs will scrutinize and verify HAF details before generating the Cover number.
iv. Document Submission	Selected pilgrims must submit a downloaded copy of the HAF with documents to the SHC within one week of Qurrah.
Closing Date	09 September 2024

General Eligibility for Hajj 2025 :

Haj is mandatory for Muslims who are physically and financially capable. Pilgrims must meet Saudi guidelines for physical, behavioral, and mental fitness.

Exclusions :

Passport Requirement : Must possess a machine-readable valid Indian International Passport issued before the closing date for Haj applications and valid until at least 15.01.2026.

Haj Repeaters :

Those who have performed Haj previously through HCoI are generally excluded, except for :

• Mehrams for female pilgrims.
• Companions for pilgrims aged 65 or older.
• Companions for pilgrims with benchmark disabilities.

False Information : Individuals providing false information will disqualified, de-boarded at the embarkation point, and have their deposit forfeited. They may also face prosecution for false declarations, including concealment of prior Haj performance.

Severe Medical Conditions : Individuals with severe medical conditions such as terminal cancer, advanced cardiac, respiratory, liver, kidney diseases, infectious tuberculosis, or senility are excluded.

Ladies Without Mehram : Women not accompanied by a Sharia Mehram are generally excluded, except under specific conditions outlined in the Haj Policy for Haj 2025.

Documents Required :

1. Passport :

• Must have a machine-readable valid Indian Passport issued before the application closing date.
• MEA has instructed Regional Passport Offices to facilitate passport issuance for Haj pilgrims.

2. Bank Account:

• A bank account in the name of the Cover Head is required for the application and potential refunds.
• Ensure the account is updated to receive refunds digitally via RTGS /NEFT.

3. Mobile Number:

• Provide a correct working mobile number for receiving Haj-related information via SMS /voice messages.
• Download the “HAJ SUVIDHA APP” and use the same mobile number in KSA with international roaming activated for accessing services.
• Messages do not guarantee seat allocation if deadlines are missed.

4. Aadhaar Card : Not mandatory but recommended to fill details in the specified column in the Haj Application Form for convenience.

DISTRIBUTION OF QUOTA for Hajj Application :

Stage	Description
Stage I	– 70% of the total Haj quota from the bilateral agreement with KSA is allocated to HCoI. – The remaining 30% is allocated to HGOs.
Stage II	– From HCoI’s quota, seats are subtracted for State Haj Inspectors (one SHI per 150 pilgrims). – Remaining seats are distributed to States and UTs based on their Muslim population.
Stage III	– Quota distribution among States and UTs is done through a qurrah (draw of lots). – Surplus seats from under-utilized quotas are handled in subsequent stages.
Stage IV	– Surplus seats are first used to provide up to 500 seats for Mehram. – Any remaining surplus is allocated up to 2,000 seats to Jammu and Kashmir. – Additional surplus seats are distributed among States and UTs with 500 or fewer HAFs, in ascending order of number of applicants. – States/UTs with up to a 5% increase in applications from the previous year receive a restricted quota of up to 500 seats.
Stage V	– Any remaining surplus seats after Stage IV are allocated to States and UTs in proportion to the number of applications received.

General Information :

Haj Committee of India (HCoI) Responsibilities :

• Under the Haj Committee Act, 2002, HCoI coordinates Haj arrangements within India with other stakeholders.
• The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah is responsible for arranging services and addressing grievances for pilgrims upon arrival in Jeddah/Madinah Munawwarah and during their stay in KSA.
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) handles air charter arrangements for pilgrims and their belongings during transit.
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) provides vaccines and medical assistance during the Haj period.

Administrative Relations : HCoI maintains administrative relations with State/Union Territory Haj Committees (SHCs) concerning Haj operations, but not with private individuals, agencies, or associations.

Payment Information :

• Payment details for pilgrims will announced on HCoI’s website and communicated via SHCs and SMS.
• Pilgrims should avoid paying any private individuals or agencies claiming to represent HCoI. Any such incidents should reported to the Chief Executive Officer of HCoI via  post, email ([email protected]), or FAX (022–22630461).

Shia Pilgrims : Shia pilgrims choosing JOHFA as Meeqat must indicate this preference when applying. An additional fee will apply, with the amount to notified later.

For Applicants Aged 65 or Above :

Companion Requirement :

• Pilgrims aged 65 or above must have a companion; they cannot registered alone.
• For LWM pilgrims aged 65 or above, a female companion aged 45-60 is mandatory.

Companion Criteria :

Non-LWM Pilgrims :

• Companion must an immediate relative (husband, wife, brother, sister, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, nephew, or niece).
• The companion must aged 18-60 on the application closing date.
• Neither the pilgrim nor the companion can travel alone.

Special Cases :

• If a husband and wife, both aged 65 or above, are traveling together, they are allowed two companions.
• Companions must blood relatives and aged 18-60 on the application closing date.

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