The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced, on Sunday, the opening of the electronic path for pilgrims, both citizens and residents, wishing to perform the Hajj ritual this year, as it allowed those wishing to perform Hajj to register in the electronic portal on the Ministry’s website, or by using the available “Nusak” application. On smartphones and tablets for those who meet the conditions, with preference given to those who have not previously performed Hajj.

To facilitate registration, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made it possible to diversify the possibility of payment, either by paying the full amount upon registration, or through partial payment according to the terms and conditions stated. The Ministry urged registrants to ensure the accuracy of the information when registering data and choosing packages, and not to repeatedly use the mobile number to register for a different application.

The electronic path requires the pilgrim to create a reservation for himself and his companions, wait for a text message with the payment invoice for the Hajj value (full or partial), pay the reservation value within the available period, and issue the permit, provided that the permit is printed through the “Absher” portal after the completion of the steps.

The Ministry noted that contracting and providing Hajj-related services occurs through companies licensed to serve pilgrims from within the Kingdom and listed on the Ministry’s website, provided that registration to perform Hajj is through the pilgrim himself, taking care not to contract with any unlicensed campaigns or companies. It is from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, or is not listed on the Ministry’s website.

The Ministry of Hajj specified “4 packages” at different prices, as the fourth package was set at a value of 3,984.75 riyals (about 1,050 dollars), not including the price of transportation to and from Mecca, provided that the cost of transportation from housing in Mecca to the hair of Mina to throw the Jamarat using buses and then the Mashaer train will be added. The holy days of Tashreeq, while the package provides a camp in Arafat with all services.

The third package, whose price is estimated at 13,150.25 riyals ($3,500), provides many services, including accommodation in the towers in Mina, with three meals provided, and housing in Arafat with all basic services, including a “lunch” meal. Providing services in Muzdalifah, including a “sofa bed” and some services.

While the “2” package, which is priced at 8,092.55 riyals ($2,150), provides accommodation in Mina, with three meals provided, and in Arafat, it provides a place to stay and rest with a buffet lunch.

While the first package, valued at 10,366.10 riyals ($2,750), provides accommodation in Mina and Arafat, three meals in Mina, and a meal in Arafat and Muzdalifah.

Saad Al-Qurashi, advisor to the National Committee for Hajj and Umrah at the Council of Saudi Chambers, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the path opens the way for all those wishing to perform Umrah with ease, with the opportunity to choose any packages that have been carefully studied to suit all segments of local society, which differ in terms of The service provided for each package, explaining that the launch of the route was later in time than the previous one, which was launched in the month of Rajab.

Al-Qurashi added that the number of companies that provide services to domestic pilgrims amounts to 180 companies that have the capabilities and ability to care for pilgrims from the moment they arrive in Mecca, and there is also monitoring over them to follow up on the above in accordance with what is announced by these companies, pointing out that the path for pilgrims abroad was opened before A month from now, and it will remain available to receive visas for pilgrims abroad from the 20th of Shaaban, and ends on the same date in the month of Shawwal.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had handed over to all approved Hajj delegations their documents regarding quotas, locations and all arrangements after the end of last year’s season for the first time in this year’s season, which was not the case in previous Hajj seasons, in which these documents were delivered before or after the month of Ramadan. Mubarak, which will be reflected in the speed of completion of these missions’ performance, and more than 42 government agencies participating in Hajj presented their plans for Hajj early after they began presenting their ideas and goals immediately after the end of last year’s season, and they include the use of modern technologies that will be applied. In the current season, the mechanism for implementing the obligations before the Hajj is a long time difference away from what was previously, while studying all the challenges that faced the Hajj work last season.

Saudi Arabia launched a package of new projects that serve the pilgrims, which included the expansion of the Holy Mosque in Mecca at a cost exceeding 200 billion riyals ($53 billion), as the largest building in history, and the establishment of the “Haramain Train” to improve the travel and transportation experience of the pilgrims at a cost estimated at 60 billion riyals ($16 billion). dollar); With the aim of shortening the distance between Mecca and Medina to approximately two hours, in addition to developing “King Abdulaziz International Airport” in Jeddah with more than 64 billion riyals ($17 billion), and developing historical mosques and Islamic archaeological sites; To create a rich faith experience for the guests of God of all kinds.