Explanation

Tawafa means the guiding service for pilgrims (Mutawwif system).

Under the Saudi Hajj administrative system, all pilgrims must pay Kidana and Tawafa charges in advance as part of the initial Hajj package payment

Explanation

Quota Allocation

o Total Pakistani Hajj quota is 179,210.

o 70% of this quota is allocated to the government scheme, 30% to private operators. (private quota will be capped at 60000)

Explanation

Quota Allocation

o Total Pakistani Hajj quota is 179,210.

o 70% of this quota is allocated to the government scheme, 30% to private operators. (private quota will be capped at 60000)

2025

Saudi Arabia allocated a quota of 179,210 Hujjaj for Pakistan for the year 2025

It based on the formula of one Haji per one thousand Muslims.

Distribution between Govt. and Private Scheme: 89,605 (50%)

Explanation

Advance payment ensures that the Saudi service providers (Mutawwif Companies) receive guaranteed operational funds before Hajj begins.

Under the Saudi Hajj administrative system, all pilgrims must pay Kidana and Tawafa charges in advance as part of the initial Hajj package payment.

Saudi authorities require a non-refundable upfront payment of approximately

25% of the service charges to:

• secure Mina tents

• secure Mutawwif (Tawafa) services

• finalize Hajj grouping and quotas

• confirm accommodation and transportation bookings

Explanation

Under the Saudi Hajj administrative system, all pilgrims must pay Kidana and Tawafa charges in advance as part of the initial Hajj package payment.

Saudi authorities require a non-refundable upfront payment of approximately

25% of the service charges to:

• secure Mina tents

• secure Mutawwif (Tawafa) services

• finalize Hajj grouping and quotas

• confirm accommodation and transportation bookings

Explanation

Government scheme 2026 allows two instalments to pay the Hajj dues.

Private scheme 2026 allows Three instalments to pay the Hajj dues.

Explanation

For the first time, the government scheme allows three easy instalments to pay the Hajj dues.

The tentative package cost is Rs 1,150,000 to Rs 1,250,000 for the government scheme. 

First= Kidana and Tawafa chargesupfront (~25%) = 15-08-25

Second= 40%= 15-11-25 

Third = ~35% = 31-12-25

Explanation

For the first time, the government scheme allows three easy instalments to pay the Hajj dues.

The tentative package cost is Rs 1,150,000 to Rs 1,250,000 for the government scheme. 

First= Kidana and Tawafa chargesupfront (~25%) = 15-08-25

Second= 40%= 15-11-25 

Third = ~35% = 31-12-25

Explanation

To facilitate the Hujjaj as per the Saudi Taleemat,

Welfare Staff will be deputed in KSA @ 01 against 100 Hujjaj for Non-Medical Staff and @ 1 Doctor and 2 Paramedics @ 1000 Hujjaj.

Explanation

The training material shall be available on the Ministry's website and the Pak Hajj App.

Training shall also be imparted to the intending Hujjaj in at least one training session on a local basis at the District / Tehsil level