The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set Monday afternoon as the deadline for this year’s Hajj visa applications, but more than 10,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims are still waiting to apply. After the closure, visa applications can not be submitted in any way. According to the Hajj portal of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, so far 75,580 visas have been issued, including all those who seek Hajj routes under the management of the government. In total, 89 percent of the Hajj pilgrims have received visas. According to the Hajj portal of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a total of 22,203 people have already arrived in Saudi Arabia on 54 flights.

Source: bd News24 May 04, 2025 15:25 UTC