The circular was issued by the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) on Friday, even as it awaits a notification from the Saudi Ministry of Haj as well as the Centre about the provisions for the pilgrims this year. HCOI said it is very difficult to make arrangements owing to the coronavirus pandemic and is thus advising pilgrims to avoid going on Haj. “On our end it is very difficult to make arrangements, and we would advise pilgrims to not go for Haj this year,” Khan said. Zafar Jamal of Federation Haj PTOs of India said that by Ramzan, they fill their quota of 50,000 pilgrims. There may be a change in the quota and the pilgrimage may become even more expensive in that case.

Source: Hindustan Times June 05, 2020 19:41 UTC