The Ministry of Religious Affairs revealed that Pakistani pilgrims were expected to spend Rs9.94 billion on sacrificial rites during Hajj 2025, reflecting a significant financial commitment by the faithful.
Officials disclosed that this year’s sacrificial fee was set at Rs55,500 per individual.
Sources within the ministry indicated that more than Rs1.94 billion had already been deposited by over 35,000 pilgrims under the government’s Hajj scheme for the sacrificial arrangements.
A senior ministry official stated, "We have ensured a streamlined process for sacrificial obligations under both government and private Hajj schemes."
In total, 179,210 pilgrims from Pakistan were scheduled to perform Hajj this year. This figure included 89,605 pilgrims under the government scheme, with an equal number travelling through private arrangements.
While commenting on the arrangements, the official expressed confidence in the meticulous planning and coordination undertaken to facilitate the pilgrimage.
