New Delhi/Riyadh : Good news for Indian Muslims. Now Haj pilgrimage has become much easier, safe and convenient than ever. The reason for this is a strong relationship between India and Saudi Arabia. In the coming days, Prime Minister Modi will visit Saudi Arabia on 22-23 April. Earlier, Saudi Arabia has once again started the admission process for Indians for Haj pilgrimage. A few days ago, Saudi Arabia imposed visa ban on 14 other countries, including India.
But now this visa ban has been lifted. Now Haj quota has also been increased. Also, important travel discounts and better arrangements will be available for pilgrims. This is a big relief.
According to the information received, Haj pilgrimage of 10,000 Muslims was canceled due to the mistake of a private agent. Hajj of pilgrims was banned due to private agents. But India’s Foreign Ministry has interacted with Saudi Arabia and started the process.
Increase in Indian quota
According to the information received, India’s quota for Haj pilgrimage in 2014 was 1,36,020, after which it was increased to 1,75,025 in 2015. This quota is determined by Saudi Arabia every year. More than 1,000 people were killed in a fierce stampede during the Haj pilgrimage last year. Due to this, quota was reduced this year. Many new rules were also implemented. Meanwhile, it has been extended after discussion. Religious pilgrims are also improving with India’s growing close proximity with Saudi Arabia.
According to the information received, 1,22,518 passengers have been arranged for Haj pilgrimage under Indian quota. All arrangements from flights to transportation to Mecca and Madina, Meena Camp have been made according to guidelines to housing, housing and food.
Strict action against private tourism
Meanwhile, strict action has been taken against the private tour to promote transparency and accountability and this time only 26 private tours have been approved. Earlier, more than 800 private tour operators were working. But due to negligence of a private tour operator, the deadline passed and the visas of pilgrims were canceled. Due to this, strict action has been taken against them.
Haj pilgrims relief from India’s diplomatic relations
India has started high -level talks with Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs discussed with Saudi Arabia in this regard and as a result the Saudi government resumed Haj visas for more than 10,000 pilgrims. This is an important diplomatic step. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Saudi Arabia on 22-23 April. This can strengthen relations and India will get more special concessions for Haj pilgrimage.
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