CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -And for those who cannot afford to book hotels on site, Saudi Arabia is offering free sleeping pods. Between 18 and 24 modern hotel capsules will be offered to pilgrims to nap in for free in the coming six days.

Detailed explanation-2: -White ihram clothing is intended to make everyone appear the same, to signify that in front of God there is no difference between a prince and a pauper. Ihram also contributes to a feeling of unity that pilgrims have when they are in the city of Mecca, that they are all brothers and sisters joined to worship Allah.

Detailed explanation-3: -Total 1, 75, 025 Pilgrims will be allowed this year from India to perform Hajj 2023. What is the Hajj Cost from India 2023? Hajj Cost from India is Rs 3, 90, 000 as per package given by Hajj Committee of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Haj subsidy includes an airfare subsidy, as well as assistance to Muslim pilgrims for domestic travel to reach specially designed Haj departure airport terminals, meals, medical care and lodging assistance provided by the Government of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Subsidy is provided by the Government towards airfare to the pilgrims going for Haj through Haj Committee of India under Goverment quota. Ministry of Civil Aviation processes the matter regarding short-listing of airlines for Haj pilgrims covered under Government subsidy.