Hajj registration deadline extended till April 16

The Religious AffairsMinistry has extended the deadline for registration till April 16.

The ministry issued to a notice in this regard on Wednesday.

This is the third time that the government has extended the deadline, as only around 40,000 aspiring pilgrims have so far gotten registration, said officials at the religious affairs ministry.

The previous deadline was April 8.

A total of 1,37,198 Bangladeshis are scheduled to perform hajj this year, which is likely to be held on July 31, depending on moon sighting.

 

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