Haj yatra 2025 registration process: All religions of the world have some sacred religious places. Haj pilgrimage is considered to be the most sacred and important in the religion of Islam. Every year millions of people from all over the world go on Haj pilgrimage. Haj pilgrimage is done in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Every year lakhs of devotees from India also go on Haj pilgrimage. Talking on the basis of statistics, more than 20 lakh devotees go on Haj pilgrimage every year.

Out of which more than 1.7 lakh are from India. Talking about last year, 1,75,025 Indian devotees took Haj pilgrimage. But let us tell you that this year the Saudi Arabia government has increased quota for Haj pilgrims of India. Learn how and where to register for Haj pilgrimage?

Extended quota of Haj pilgrims of India

Every year 175,000 from India go to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrimage. In which 1,22,518 Haj pilgrims are sent on Haj pilgrimage through the Haj Committee of India. Apart from this, the remaining 52,000 Haj pilgrims go on Haj pilgrimage through private tour operators. But this year this number has been increased by the Saudi Haj Ministry. And this year 185,000 Haj pilgrims can be replaced by 175,000 Haj pilgrims from India. Because the Saudi Haj Ministry has agreed to the registration of 10,000 extra pilgrims.

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In this way can be registered for Haj pilgrimage

Every year the registration of devotees going on Haj pilgrimage from India is done through the Haj Committee of India. This process has now been made online. For registration, you have to apply on the official website of Haj Committee of India by visiting https://hajcommittee.gov.in.

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Apart from this, you can also use Haj Suvidha mobile app. Which is available for both Android and iOS. You will need some important documents for registration. Let us tell you that the service of offline registration is no longer available for Haj pilgrimage.

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Holy kaaba history: A total of five pillars are mentioned in Islam, which has the fifth column Haj. All healthy and economically capable Muslims who believe in Islam are expected to go on Haj pilgrimage at least once. It is believed that after performing Haj, all the previous crimes are forgiven and Haj pilgrims can start their lives again. This is the reason that every year millions of Muslims from all over the world go to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for Haj.

You must have seen Haj pilgrims revolving around a shape in Mecca. This place is called Kaaba, which is considered to be the most sacred place in Islam, but do you know what is inside the Kaaba that Muslims revolve in Mecca? And who is allowed to go inside it? Let’s know …

Kaaba has seven rounds

Kaaba is the most important stage of Haj pilgrimage. After reaching Mecca, the Muslims on Haj pilgrimage, the mosque al haram comes and prays for the Kaaba seven times, this process is called Tawaf. It is also a custom to touch and kiss the black stone on the eastern corner of the Kaaba during Tawaf. There is a belief among Muslims that Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail built the Kaaba building in Mecca on the orders of Allah. After that, Allah told Pangbar Muhammad that such arrangements should be made that only Allah should be prayed in the Kaaba.

What is inside the Kaaba?

According to the information, the inner part of the Kaaba is about 180 square meters. There are three wooden pillars to support the roof inside it. There is white marble on the floor and gold and silver lamps are also inside the Kaaba. Clearly, this is an empty room. The place inside the Kaaba has also been marked where the Prophet Muhammad prayed.

Who has the key of Kaaba?

The Kaaba is a closed room in a way, which opens only a few times a year and only some special people are allowed to go here. According to the information, there is only one door to enter the Kaaba, which is called Bab-e-Kaaba. The key to this door was with Dr. Saleh bin Zainul Abedin Al Shebi. He died last year. It is said that since the time of Prophet Muhammad, the Shabi family has the responsibility of securing this key. Dr. Saleh was now the 109th heir of the Shabi family. In 2013, after the death of his uncle Abdul Katir Taha al Shebi, Dr. Saleh was given the responsibility of the key.

Who can go inside the Kaaba?

Access to Kaba, the most sacred place of Muslims, is very limited. There are usually only a few special people entering it. It consists of Islamic leaders and dignitaries. Apart from this, religious scholars and clerics can also get admission in it. Special guests of the Saudi government are also allowed to enter the Kaaba on special occasions.

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