ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the collection of Hajj dues will commence on Monday.

Interested applicants can submit their Hajj applications through designated banks or via the official online portal, the ministry stated.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first installment of Hajj dues will be collected from already registered applicants from today until August 9 under the first-come, first-served policy.

“If seats remain available, new applicants will be able to submit their applications between August 11 and 16. However, the collection of Hajj dues will be halted as soon as all available seats are filled”.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Hajj package for 2026 will range between Rs1.15 million and Rs1.25 million.

On the other hand, the second installment will be received from November 1, reclaiming Hajj and the upper limit restriction has been lifted.