Tunisia Hajj quota: 8 300 pilgrims
January 29, 2014
Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met the Tunisian Hajj delegation, headed Dr. Nur Al-Din Al-Khademi, the Tunisian Minister of the Religious Affairs, at his office in Jeddah today, Wednesday, 28/3/1435 A.H.
This meeting has come within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Hajj to coordinate with the Hajj Affairs Offices concerning the arrangements and requirements of the pilgrims traveling to perform the rituals of Hajj in 1435 A.H. The meeting tackled the issues related to the organization of the Tunisian pilgrims’ affairs including their housing, transportation, and the services provided for them by the Tawafa Establishments, the United Agents Office, and the General Syndicate of Vehicles.
During his meeting with the Tunisian Hajj delegation, the Minister of Hajj reviewed the remarkable success of the Hajj season of 1434 A.H. He asserted that the Kingdom’s call to the countries of the world to reduce the ratio of the international pilgrims by 20% and the domestic pilgrims by 50% would be applicable during this year’s Hajj season in 1435 A.H. due to the projects implemented in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and at the Sacred Sites. This is to ensure that the pilgrims perform their rituals with the utmost ease, according to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The number of the Tunisian pilgrims this year, 1435 A.H., is 8,300, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year, after abiding by the set percentage.
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Morocco Hajj quota: 25 600 pilgrims
January 29, 2014
The Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met the Moroccan delegation, headed by His Highness Mr. Ahmad Al-Tawfiq, the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Head of the Moroccan Hajj Affairs Office, at his office today, Wednesday 28/3/1435 A.H.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Hajj welcomed the Moroccan delegation and congratulated them for the resounding success achieved in the previous year’s Hajj season, 1434 A.H. This success was achieved thanks to Allah, then to the personal follow-up and unlimited support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the honorable Crown Prince, as well as the expansion projects and great accomplishments achieved in the Two Holy Mosques and at the Sacred Sites. This is in addition to founding public transport companies in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, establishing bridges and tunnels, expanding King Abdul Aziz International Airport, and establishing Al-Masha`er Metro. All these achievements have been accomplished for the sake of having capacity for the steady increase in the number of pilgrims, and enabling the pilgrims to perform Hajj in an easy and enjoyable manner.
The Minister of Hajj asserted that the Kingdom’s call to the countries of the world to reduce the ratio of the international pilgrims by 20% and the domestic pilgrims by 50% would be applicable during this year’s Hajj season, 1435 A.H. due to the projects being implemented in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and at the Sacred Sites. This is to ensure that the pilgrims perform their rituals with the utmost ease, according to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The number of the Moroccan pilgrims this year, 1435 A.H., is 25,600, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year, after abiding by the set percentage.
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Iraq Hajj quota: 25 172 pilgrims
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January 28, 2014
The Minister of Hajj meets the Iraqi delegation, and the Head of the Iraqi Hajj Affairs Office and Hajj and `Umrah Commission. During the meeting, His Highness mentioned that the success of the Hajj season of 1434 A.H. was achieved as an outcome of the efforts and the care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his wise government.
The Minister of Hajj asserted that the Kingdom’s call to the countries of the world to reduce the ratio of the international pilgrims by 20% and the domestic pilgrims by 50% would be applicable during this year’s Hajj season in 1435 A.H. due to the projects being implemented in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and at the Sacred Sites. This is to ensure that the pilgrims perform their rituals with the utmost ease, according to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The number of the Iraqi pilgrims this year, 1435 A.H., is 25,172, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year, after abiding by the set percentage.
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Iran Hajj quota: 61 677 pilgrims
January 27, 2014
The Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met the Iranian delegation, headed by His Highness Eng. Sa`id Awhadi, the Chairman of the Iranian Hajj and Visit Organization, at his office today, Sunday 25/3/1435 A.H.
The Minister of Hajj welcomed the Iranian delegation and congratulated them for the resounding success achieved in the previous year’s Hajj season, 1434 A.H. He asserted that the Kingdom’s call to the countries of the world to reduce the ratio of the international pilgrims by 20% and the domestic pilgrims by 50% would be applicable during this year’s Hajj season in 1435 A.H. due to the projects being implemented in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and at the Sacred Sites. This is to ensure that the pilgrims perform their rituals with the utmost ease, according to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Eng. Sa`id Awdahi highly appreciated the efforts exerted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accomplishing the historic projects and expansions in the Two Holy Mosques and at the Sacred Sites. This is to enable the pilgrims and Mu`tamirs to perform their rituals in comfort and tranquility.
The number of the Iranian pilgrims this year, 1435 A.H., is 61,677, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year, after abiding by the set percentage.
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Pakistan Hajj quota: 143 368 pilgrims
January 22, 2014
The Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met the delegation of the Pakistani Hajj Affairs Office, headed by His Highness the Minister of the Religious Affairs, Mr. Sardar Muhammad Yusuf, at his office today, Wednesday, 21/3/1435 A.H.
The number of the Pakistani pilgrims this year, 1435 A.H., is 143,368, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year, after abiding by the set percentage.
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Sudan Hajj quota: 25 600 pilgrims
January 22, 2014
The Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met the delegation of the Republic of Sudan, headed by His Highness the Minister of Guidance and Endowments, Tajj Al-Sir `Abdullah Ahmad, at his office in Jeddah today, Wednesday, 21/3/1435 A.H. During the meeting with the Sudanese delegation, His Highness touched on the remarkable success of this year’s Hajj season, 1434 A.H., and also the endeavor this year to shed light on some comments and aspirations, so as to make arrangements to improve all the services provided for the guests of Allah.
The number of Sudanese pilgrims this year will be 25,600 pilgrims, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year after abiding by the set percentage.
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Singapore Hajj quota: 680 pilgrims
January 21, 2014
His Highness the Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met in his office in Jeddah province today, Tuesday 20/3/1435 A.H, His Highness, the Minister of Information and Communications and the one responsible for Muslims' affairs, Dr. Ya`qub Ibrahim, head of the delegation of the Hajj Office in the Republic of Singapore.
The number of Singaporean pilgrims this year will be 680 pilgrims, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year after abiding by the set percentage.
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Indonesia Hajj quota: 168 000 pilgrims
January 21, 2014
His Highness the Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, met in his office in Jeddah province today, Tuesday 20/3/1435 A.H., the Indonesian Republic Hajj delegation presided by His Excellency Mr. Soria Derma Ali, Religious Affairs Minister.
The number of Indonesian pilgrims this year will be 168 000 pilgrims, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year after abiding by the set percentage.
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Turkey Hajj quota: 59 200 pilgrims
January 12, 2014
His Highness the Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar ibn Muhammad Hajjar, started the customary procedures of hosting the delegations of Hajj affairs for the current year, 1435 A.H., by meeting His Highness the chief of religious affairs of the Republic of Turkey and the head of the delegation of Hajj affairs, Professor Muhammad Kumaz, in His Highness Dr. Bandar’s office in Jeddah today, Sunday 11/3/1435 A.H.
The number of Turkish pilgrims this year will be 59,200 pilgrims, which is the same as the number of pilgrims in the previous year after abiding by the set percentage.
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I will try to find updates about the remaining countries of the world.
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. 168k is much less than what we normally have. Usually we 1 person in 1k moslem population. We have 200+ million population, we should have at least 200k hajj quota.
