Haj selection to be based on strict Covid-19 criteria

Haj 2022 process, will be 100% digital, says Minister Naqvi

The selection process for pilgrims for Haj 2022 will be based on several Covid-19 appropriate criteria, including complete inoculation with all required doses, and in accordance with the guidelines set by the governments of India and Saudi Arabia, Federal Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said yesterday.

After chairing a Haj review meeting, 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 pretagging”, providing all information regarding accommodation/transportation in Mecca-Madina, will be provided to all the Haj pilgrims.