The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Thursday the resumption of applications under the remaining quota of the government Hajj scheme.
This decision comes as the ministry seeks to ensure the utilization of the full quota and avoid returning any unused seats to Saudi Arabia.
Starting next week, an additional 5,000 pilgrims will be able to apply on a first-come, first-served basis.
These applications will be accepted within a specified window, with a proposal to limit the duration of submission to five days currently under consideration by the ministry.
The government had earlier received 81,500 applications under the Hajj scheme, and the decision to allow more pilgrims is aimed at providing opportunities for those who were unable to secure their spot in the initial round of applications.
Unlike the earlier process, no lottery will be held for the new applications, further streamlining the process to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Officials emphasized that this move is not only intended to maximize the quota allocation but also to ensure that no opportunity is lost to send pilgrims to the Holy Land.
The application process will begin promptly, and interested applicants are urged to act quickly to secure a place.
