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There are a number of Hajj restrictions for Pakistani pilgrims

Written by ABC AUDIO on December 8, 2022

It is stated that there will be no age limit restriction for Hajj 2023. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Saudi government affirmed age restrictions which imposed an age limit of 65 years to perform Hajj. According to this restraint in 2022 people under 65 years of age, with negative PCR tests, and obtaining the basic dose of vaccines approved by KSA were allowed to perform Hajj.

Due to the cancellation of Hajj in 2020 and 2021 and the age limit restrictions the waiting list of pilgrims was doubled. Owing to these restrictions, a large number of pilgrims were unable to perform Hajj. This meant that the waiting list of 20 years has extended to 40 years and that of 30 years has been extended to 60 years.
This leads to the uplift of Hajj 2023 restrictions and relieves as many pilgrims as possible.

To implement the conditions regarding the offering of Hajj in 1443 H/2023 the Indonesian Hajj Affairs and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of KSA held a meeting together. In the meeting, they discuss a plan for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in 2023.

Abolition of age limit for Hajj 2020
The Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah has announced abolishing the age limit for Hajj 2020, which was originally implied due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The condition age limit was applied to Muslims from all countries. And now the abolition of the age limit is also pragmatic for all countries.

Along with that, the number of pilgrims will also increase in 2023 because the government of Saudi Arabia has also increased the number of quotas for international pilgrims. As he stated in front of the Indonesian Hajj Media Center that God willing, when the pandemic is over, all will be back to usual.

Are there any Hajj restrictions for Pakistan?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there are a number of Hajj restrictions for Pakistani pilgrims. The list of these limitations and requirements includes:
Age limit & testing requirements

Hajj will be allowed this year for those of and under 65 years of age, provided that they get the rudimentary dosages of vaccines permitted in the Kingdom and they must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours past their coming to the Kingdom.

The Hajj restrictions for Pakistan include

According to the conditions, there will be no quarantine for the pilgrims who are fully vaccinated. Yet, the pilgrims arriving on a visit vis must contain their medical insurance to cover any Covid-19 related treatment costs.

Though pilgrims no longer require to get a permit to pray at Prophet (PBUH) Mosque in Madinah as well as the Grand Mosque in Makkah. But they still have to acquire a Hajj permit through the online app named Absher.

Saudi Arabia has lifted many health-related restrictions. Now there is no need to wear a mask in closed public places. But pilgrims have to wear them ins Grand Mosque in Makkah. Face masks are also required to be worn in public places like health facilities and public transport.

Hajj being one of the five compulsory pillars of Islam is most looked for obligation. Muslims acquire pilgrimage to Makkah and Madina to perform Hajj and to seek mercy of Allah. This ritual makes them pure and sin free soul like a newborn. Hence the release of age limit for Hajj 2023 is welcomed among Muslims all around the world.

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