Govt announces two cost-effective Hajj packages for next year

The government has announced two separate cost-effective Hajj packages for the next year, reducing expenses in comparison with the previous year.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain announced the “Hajj Package 2025” at a press briefing at his ministry on Wednesday. 

The cost for Standard Hajj Package-1 is set at Tk 4,78,242, and Standard Hajj Package-2 is priced at Tk 5,75,680, allowing each of the pilgrims to save Tk 109,148 and Tk 11,710 respectively, compared to the last year. Both packages offer transportation and quality accommodation.

In the private sector, the Hajj package was priced at Tk 4,83,156. 

Apart from the packages, each of the pilgrims has to possess the Saudi Riyal equivalent of Tk 40,000 for food and 750 Saudi Riyal for sacrificing animals in the name of Allah. 

The Hajj is expected to be held on June 5, 2025. A total of 127,198 pilgrims will get the scope to join Hajj this year.