Over 308,000 intending pilgrimsregister for Hajj

The online registration campaign for Hajj 2027-2030 continues, with the number of intending pilgrims registering from home surpassing 308,000.

According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 222,000 applicants have opted for the government Hajj scheme, while 86,000 have registered under the private Hajj scheme.

Among the registered pilgrims, 181,000 are men and 127,000 are women.

The educational profile of the applicants includes 3,500 PhD holders, 53,000 Master's degree holders, and 71,000 Bachelor's degree holders. The largest number of applicants belongs to the 33-44 years age group.