ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has announced a big relief for registered pilgrims who, due to compelling circumstances, are unable to perform Hajj.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a policy regarding those who are severely ill or deceased, under which any other relative of that person will be eligible to perform Hajj in their stead.
According to the documents, a person unable to go for Hajj due to some compelling reasons can now nominate someone else or have the option to take a refund.
However, the document states, a solid reason must be given for a refund or for sending an alternate person for Hajj while documentary proof of the registered pilgrim’s illness or death has also been declared mandatory.
Reason be recorded for not going for Hajj
The Ministry said that the reason for not going on Hajj must be recorded and submitted on stamped paper, along with which the bank receipt and a copy of the identity card must also be provided.
