Pilgrims disappointed after Hajj trip shortened to 15 days

May 13, 2025, 5:13 AM
Hajj pilgrims. -- Photo: Adhadhu File

Hajj pilgrims. -- Photo: Adhadhu File

Hajj pilgrims have complained after the Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited shortened the duration of the pilgrimage to 15 days.

Multiple sources confirmed to Adhadhu that this year, Hajj pilgrims will be taken to Saudi Arabia for 15 days instead of 30 days.

A pilgrim told Adhadhu that they had saved money for years and paid for the pilgrimage for 30 days and were feeling disappointed because the duration was shortened to 15 days.

"I paid MVR 69,985 for Hajj. I paid for 30 days. But now I have found out that it is only for 15 days. I am very disappointed," the pilgrim said.

It is not clear why the Hajj Corporation arranged only 15 days in Saudi Arabia. Under the government's decision, 100 people from the poor list will also join this year.

Hajj Corporation Managing Director Mohamed Shakeel could not be reached for comment.

The Maldives has received 1,000 quotas for the Hajj this year. Pilgrims are scheduled to leave on May 26, 27, 29 and 30.

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