Saudi Arabia Hajj 2025: The Haj Ministry of Saudi Arabia has decided to reopen the Haj Portal (Nusuk) for 10,000 additional pilgrims from India. This decision has been taken after the special demand of the Indian government. This will fulfill the dream of thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims who could not apply earlier or whose application was pending.

This decision of the Saudi government has also been confirmed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The ministry clearly stated that this decision was taken because some combined Haj Group Operators (CHGOS) could not follow the deadline fixed by Saudi Arabia. They could not book the camp, hotel and transport required for Haj pilgrimage on time.

Active role of Government of India
Taking this issue seriously, the Government of India contacted the Saudi Haj Ministry and finally obtained permission to reopen the portal for 10,000 pilgrims. It is also a proof of Saudi and India’s strong diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Minorities of India has instructed all CHGOS to complete its procedures without any delay and ensure housing, transport and necessary arrangements for the concerned passengers.

Haj quota and policy
India has been allotted quota of a total of 1,75,025 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia for 2025. Of this quota, 70% of this quota is managed through the Haj Committee of India and 30% private Haj Group Organizers (CHGOS). 10,000 additional places will be filled with this remaining private quota.

Haj pilgrimage date and preparations
The Haj 2025 is proposed between June 4 to June 9, 2025, but its last date will depend on the moon of the Moon of Jilahj. This time the seriousness of the preparations for Haj can be gauged from the fact that India’s Minority Affairs Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar and Joint Secretary CPS Bakshi recently visited the city of Jeddah in Saudi and directly inspected all the preparations. As soon as, in January 2025, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also went to Saudi Arabia, where he signed a double-related deal of Haj-2025.

What to do pilgrims for Haj 2025?
Pilgrims who have not yet applied or who could not apply within the time limit of CHGO, should immediately contact the concerned operator or Haj committee. This is another golden opportunity from which they can participate in the Haj pilgrimage of 2025.