The head of one of the Hajj and Umrah campaigns, Jassim Abel, told Al-Bilad that he will close this evening, at exactly twelve o’clock, the registration of Bahraini, resident and Gulf pilgrims for the new season of Hajj, for the Bahrain quota of 4,625 pilgrims, distributed among 62 campaigns from the two noble sects.
Apple added, “It happens for the first time that registration for the Hajj season closes before the holy month of Ramadan, while registration last year – for example – was on the first of March. This decision was issued by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, and reflects the prior, and distinct, organization of the upcoming Hajj season.” .
He added, “This step came after the registration in previous years, which extended for a period shortly before the start of the Hajj season, caused confusion for campaign owners, accelerated completion of work, and affected perfection in providing high-end service to the pilgrims of the Holy House of God.
Regarding the number of Bahraini campaigns, and the share of each one, Abel said, “There are 68 pilgrims for each campaign, which has a total of 62 campaigns, which exceptionally allowed many campaigns to merge into blocs, with a number of twenty-five blocs, which leads to an increase in pilgrims for each bloc, and facilitates the provision of good services to each bloc.” pilgrim”.
Abel added, “The organization of Hajj for the coming year will be radically backward, whether in terms of regulations or procedures. During the last period, a meeting was held (via Zoom) between the Supreme Committee for Hajj Affairs, headed by Mr. Issa Sami Al-Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, with the campaigners.” “To set the mission’s vision for the next registration, which will be different from the method of registration, preparation and procedures.”
Regarding the circulating talk about granting four new licenses to campaigns for representatives from the North and South, Abel said, “We did not see any new campaigns this year.”
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