How Can UAE Residents Register For Hajj 2024?

The UAE government has officially announced the registration dates for Muslims intending to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in the year 2024.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has made it convenient for prospective pilgrims, allowing them to register through their app between Tuesday December 5 and Thursday December 21, 2023.

Those who want to perform Hajj need to either download the Islamic Affairs app or log on to the website and click on the ‘Hajj registration’ tab. You have to then enter your Emirates ID and mobile phone number.

To perform the pilgrimage, UAE residents will need a Hajj visa issued by the Saudi government. The requirements for a Hajj visa include a valid passport, a recent photo, proof of vaccination against meningococcal disease, and proof of enough funds to cover expenses during your stay in Saudi Arabia.

Most pilgrims prefer to travel with a Hajj package offered by a travel agency, which includes airfare, accommodation, and transportation to and from the holy sites in Makkah and Madina.

In 2023, more than 1.8 million worshippers participated in the journey to Makkah, marking the largest number in attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hajj takes place in the Islamic month called Dhu Al Hijja, which marks the final month of the Islamic calendar. The upcoming pilgrimage, slated for 2024, is expected to take place in mid-June. Right after Hajj, Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid Al Adha.