POBNEWS24, Dhaka, April 25, 2022 : Although previously registered, those over the age of 65 will not be able to go for Hajj this time, said the Minister of State for Religious Affairs. Faridul Haque Khan. He made the remarks at a discussion meeting at the Secretariat on Monday (April 25).
This was stated at the discussion meeting titled ‘Digital Transactions in Islamic Money Management’ of Mobile Financial Services ‘Cash’. It is said that even if you have registered before, you cannot go for Hajj if you are over 65 years of age.
Asked if those who have registered before but are above 65 years of age will be able to go for Hajj this time, the state minister said, “No, they cannot go.” Internationally running on the same system with the world. Those over the age of 65 cannot go.
According to the Ministry of Religion, 56,656 people will be able to perform Hajj from Bangladesh this year. Earlier, no one from outside the country could take part in Hajj due to coronation for two years.
The state minister for religion said it was not possible to perform the holy Hajj in the last two years. This year we are going to perform Hajj by the infinite mercy of Allah. The bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia will also happen.
Noting that in other years there is a time of 4-6 months to complete the process of Hajj, this time the time limit is 34 days. If Allah Ta’ala arranges for this salvation in 34 days, there is no other way to do it. We also kept the office open on Fridays and Saturdays.
