25
Apr
2023
COMPULSORY VACCINATION FOR HAJJ2023
Posted by: T. SULTAN
The last date for Hajj pilgrims to get vaccines is 10 days before the Hajj season.
As per Saudi Gazzete Report:-
RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that the last date for pilgrims to take the vaccines is 10 days before the Hajj season.
The Ministry has stated that receiving all necessary COVID-19 vaccines is mandatory to obtain a Hajj permit and perform the Hajj rituals.
This clarification was provided in response to a question on Twitter asking if a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is necessary to perform Hajj.
The issuance of the Hajj permit for the year 1444 AH will start on Shawwal 15, corresponding to May 5, the Ministry confirmed.
It is noteworthy that the Ministry has set the 10th of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the third and final installment of their Hajj reservation.
The final installment amounts to 40% of the fees specified for the packages that were approved during this Hajj season.
The Ministry opened the registrations to perform the Hajj 1444 AH on April 3 for the pilgrims who previously had performed the rituals for 5 years and more, through the Nusuk app and its official website.
Pilgrims who had never performed the Hajj rituals before will be able to apply to perform this year’s Hajj until Dhu Al-Hijjah 7, corresponding to June 25.
This clarification was provided in response to a question on Twitter asking if a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is necessary to perform Hajj.
The issuance of the Hajj permit for the year 1444 AH will start on Shawwal 15, corresponding to May 5, the Ministry confirmed.
It is noteworthy that the Ministry has set the 10th of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the third and final installment of their Hajj reservation.
The final installment amounts to 40% of the fees specified for the packages that were approved during this Hajj season.
The Ministry opened the registrations to perform the Hajj 1444 AH on April 3 for the pilgrims who previously had performed the rituals for 5 years and more, through the Nusuk app and its official website.
Pilgrims who had never performed the Hajj rituals before will be able to apply to perform this year’s Hajj until Dhu Al-Hijjah 7, corresponding to June 25.
