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Hajj expenses drops by $ 4 million this year
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Hajj expenses have reduced by $ 4 million compared to the last year, minister of hajj and religious affairs said on Wednesday.
Faiz Muhammad Osmani, minister of hajj and religious affairs in a press conference has said that all 24 thousand Afghan Hajis who travel to Saudi Arabia to do the rituals of Hajj will benefit from this reduction.
“Fortunately, we once again could reduce the costs of Hajj this year,” Faiz Muhammad Osmani, minister of Hajj and religious affairs said.
Osmani have also announced of great preparations for Afghan hajis in Saudi Arabia that includes; accommodation, food and transport.
“With a $ 4 million reduce in Hajj costs, Afghan Hajis expenses will be $2300 this year,” added Osmani.
It is scheduled that 24 thousand Afghan Hajis to travel Saudi Arabia for Hajj rituals this year.