Haj 2022: "India is trying, its only up to Saudi Arabian govt to take decision"

New Delhi, Apr 5 : Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi acknowledged in the parliament today that the Indian govt is trying for the Haj pilgrimage for this year. However, the final decision whether to allow the pilgrims or not to take the pilgrimage is only up to the govt of Saudi Arabia.

 

 

 

 

The minister was responding to a query raised by Md. Nadimul Haque of Trinamool Congress, during the Zero Hour. Naqvi was questioned about the status of the Haj pilgrimage for Indian Muslims for the ongoing year and why is the delay in the decision. Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, Saudi Arabia’s government has to take a decision in this regard. He said, the government is trying for the Haj pilgrims and it is fully prepared.

 

 

 

 

 

The pandemic had largely affected the pilgrimage during the last year. However, registration for Haj 2022 were started in Nov 2021, and were accepted until the end of Jan, this year. The dates for Hajj are not yet announced as well as there is no confirmation regarding the number of pilgrims who will allowed to visit Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage.

 

The Saudi Arabian authorities responsible for Haj 2022, continue to delay the final quota announcement for Indian pilgrims aspiring to perform the holy pilgrimage for the present year, that is leading to growing anxiousness among the pilgrims.