The government has extended the deadline for Hajj registration till March 30.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Monday (March 27).

The server for the hajj registration will automatically be stopped once the registration quota is filled, reads the notification.

According to information, 15,000 people will be able to go to Hajj under government management while 112,198 can go under private management.

Earlier, the government reduced the cost of hajj packages under both public and private managements by Tk11,725 as Saudi Arabia has reduced a service charge for the intending pilgrims worldwide.

Pilgrims who will perform hajj under the government management have to pay Tk 6,71,290 each to perform hajj this year after deduction of Tk 11,725.

Besides, those who will go under private management have to pay Tk 6, 60,893 each after deduction of the amount.

BDST: 2149 HRS, MAR 27, 2023
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