Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad requested the Saudi government to retain the backup accommodation quota for Bangladesh pilgrims at 1% for the 2027 Hajj. The current quota stands at 2%, which the minister believes would increase the overall cost of Hajj. The request was made during a courtesy call to Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Jafar H. Bin Abiyah at the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the backup accommodation quota at 2% for the 2027 Hajj. Minister Kaikobad argued that maintaining the quota at 1% would help manage costs. The Saudi ambassador acknowledged receipt of a semi-official letter from Bangladesh's Ministry of Religious Affairs on the matter and promised to forward it with his recommendation. He also praised Bangladesh's Hajj management this year and expressed satisfaction with the Ministry's prompt action on bilateral matters.
FAQs
Q: What is the current backup accommodation quota for Bangladesh pilgrims? A: The current backup accommodation quota is set at 2% for the 2027 Hajj.
Q: What did Minister Kaikobad request from the Saudi government? A: Minister Kaikobad requested that the backup accommodation quota be maintained at 1% to manage costs.
Q: How did the Saudi ambassador respond to the request? A: The Saudi ambassador acknowledged the request, praised Bangladesh's Hajj management, and promised to forward the letter with his recommendation.
Q: What other requests did Bangladesh make regarding the Hajj? A: Bangladesh requested that catering be kept optional and that the service charge for Service Package-3 be fixed at a level corresponding to the value of Service Package 'D' for services in Mina and Arafah.
