Selection of Haj pilgrims to be based on COVID-appropriate criteria
The Hindu
Announcement of Haj 2022 will be made in the first week of November and along with that the process of online application for Haj will also be started.
The selection process for pilgrims for Haj 2022 will be based on several COVID-appropriate criteria, including complete inoculation with all required doses, and in accordance with the guidelines set by the governments of India and Saudi Arabia, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Friday.
After chairing a Haj review meeting here, Mr. Naqvi, who is the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, said the official announcement of Haj 2022 will be made in the first week of November and along with that the process of online application for Haj will also be started.
He said the Digital Health Card, "E-MASIHA" health facility and "E-luggage pre-tagging", providing all information regarding accommodation/transportation in Mecca-Madina, will be provided to all the Haj pilgrims.