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Morningsun Online //

The preliminary registration for Hajj 2025 will begin on September 1. This registration process will continue till November 30 this year through both public and private channels. The initial registration period will not be extended later.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced this information in a notification on Sunday.

It says that any person who has previously or newly pre-registered can do initial registration by depositing three lakh rupees. The remaining amount of the Hajj package price must be paid within the time specified in the package.

The notification also said that this year’s Hajj package price will be announced subject to the cost and airfare of the Saudi leg. However, efforts will be made to reduce the general Hajj package price of 2025 compared to last year.

The pre-registration fee for both government and private channels is Tk 30,000 (thirty thousand). Hajj pilgrim quota for Bangladesh in 2025 is 1 lakh 27 thousand 198 people. The initial registration process will automatically close once this quota is reached.

Normal package will have a maximum of 6 seats in a room at home or hotel. But package upgradation facility will be available. Hajj agencies can send pilgrims with special package facilities. The list of agencies initially qualified to conduct Hajj activities is available at www.hajj.gov.bd. Moreover, any information related to Hajj can be known by calling 16136.

Pre-registration from e-Hajj system (www.hajj.gov.bd), e-Hajj BD mobile app through government through all Union Digital Centers, Divisional and District Offices of Islamic Foundation, Baitul Mukarram Mosque and Hajj Offices in Ashkona, Dhaka He can do initial registration. Hajj pilgrims by private means have to do preliminary registration by the authorized agency. Pre-registration certificate and passport will be required at the time of initial registration.

People intending to go for Hajj through government should deposit money in favor of account number 0002633000908 as Sale Proceeds of Hajj Deposit of Sonali Bank PLC, Local Office Branch, Motijheel Dhaka. Initial registration money can be deposited through voucher at any branch of Sonali Bank. Hajj pilgrims through private means have to deposit the initial registration amount to the designated bank of the agency.

Pregnant women and disabled persons suffering from chronic diseases like cancer, advanced cardiac, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, infectious tuberculosis, dementia etc. are requested not to register for Hajj.