Hajj prices likely to decrease this year

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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 26: Head of the Hajj Caravans Union Ahmed Al-Duwaihi confirmed that this year’s Hajj season will be distinct from other seasons due to the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the early registration of pilgrims in order to give the caravans and companies more time to fully prepare and provide all services way before the start of the Hajj season, reports Al- Anba daily.

In a statement to the daily, Al-Duwaihi explained that the central registration for the 2024 Hajj season through the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs platform will continue until Dec 13. The fifth Hajj exhibition will be held from Dec 14-20 under the patronage of Minister of Information, Endowments and Islamic Affairs Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi. On the prices this year, he expects that Hajj prices this year will be better than the previous season due to the early registration scheme, as it gives caravans more time to contract with hotels and other necessary services. Al-Duwaihi stressed that the exhibition this year is different due to the participation of the majority of Hajj caravans and companies, which will provide services and all means of comfort to the pilgrims.

Regarding the number of pilgrims, Al-Duwaihi revealed that Kuwait’s quota this year is 8,000 through 63 caravans nominated to receive pilgrims. He added Kuwait, represented by the ministry, requested that the number of pilgrims from the country will increase to 8,000 this year. “Our brothers in the Kingdom will do their best for us,” he asserted. Regarding the registration of Bedouns, Al-Duwaihi affirmed that the process of registering Bedouns continues until the last day of the registration on Dec 13 or until the necessary approvals are obtained from the concerned authorities in the Kingdom.

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