The Taliban’s Ministry of Guidance, Hajj, and Religious Affairs announced that the lottery to select pilgrims for the 1448 Hijri Hajj season has been held in Kabul and all provinces of the country. According to the lottery results, out of a total of 91,876 registered applicants, only 30,000 individuals have been selected based on each province’s quota to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.<\/p>\n
The ministry emphasized that the selected pilgrims must pay the first installment of the Hajj expenses, amounting to 150,000 Afghanis, within the next 15 working days into the Afghanistan Bank. It was also stated that after the final Hajj costs are determined within Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia, a second installment will be collected via a separate announcement by the ministry.<\/p>\n
The lottery and quota allocation come amid challenging economic conditions in Afghanistan, making the cost of the Hajj journey heavy and difficult for many people. Additionally, the Taliban administration’s restrictions and strict regulations regarding religious travel have raised concerns among Sunni communities.<\/p>\n
So far, the Taliban’s Ministry of Guidance and Hajj has not released further details about the monitoring process of registration, final costs, or services provided to the pilgrims. The public expects the Taliban administration to ensure transparency and sufficient support to facilitate easier access to the Hajj pilgrimage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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