Bangladesh has urged Saudi authorities to reconsider the 20% cut in quota of foreign hajj pilgrims and also to implement the electronic web portal service for hajj from this year to expedite various hajj processes.
Bangladesh Religious Affairs Minister Mohammed Mutiur Rahman discussed these two vital subjects with Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Bandar Al Hajar on Sunday when he met with him at his office in Jeddah, Mohammad Nazmul Islam, Bangladesh consul general said.
“We discussed a wide range of subjects related to improvement of hajj services to pilgrims, including introduction of the electronic web portal and also the need to restore actual quota” Islam said.
“The hajj ministry had informed that the 20% reduction in quota would be applicable not only this year but also next year due to the expansion project at the grand mosque,” he added.
The religious affairs minister hailed the Saudi authorities’ efforts to ensure smooth hajj and for the concern and care for visiting hajj pilgrims.