427 defaulters benefit from drive to pay back their debts: Al-Jabri
Awqaf releases names of licensed Hajj Caravans
KUWAIT, May 27, (Agencies): Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri stated Friday that 427 defaulters have benefited from a campaign to pay the debts of those threatened by jail for inability to pay back their debts.
In a press statement, the minister said that the campaign, themed “Let them be with us in Ramadan,” was launched upon directives from the wise political leadership with a view to helping defaulting people. The campaign, started with a donation of KD 500,000, has managed to collect KD 1.35 million for far, he pointed out, adding that the campaign would continue until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. One KD equals $3.29. Al-Jabri noted that the number of beneficiaries has increased drastically this year as only 170 people benefited from last year’s edition.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs represented by Hajj Affairs Sector has issued a list of names of licensed Hajj caravans for this year, reports Al-Rai daily.
Planning
In this context, Director of Hajj Affairs Muhammad Al-Mutairi called on Muslims who are planning to go for Hajj to register with the licensed caravans only. He noted some caravans have started receiving applications for 1438 AH.
Al-Mutairi warned potential pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed caravans for their own safety. He reminded pilgrims on the importance of signing a contract with the caravan, endorsed by Hajj Affairs Sector with details of their services.
He pointed out that Hajj registration is done online and that paper applications have been cancelled. He added the list of names of licensed Hajj caravans is linked electronically to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. He reiterated a prospective pilgrim can register with the Hajj program by entering his name, and his employer will be informed about his leave without delay.