ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the Hajj Labour Quota for 2025, reserving 300 seats for low-income workers. Nominations have been invited from public and corporate sector organisations for workers in grades equivalent to Scale 1 to 9, including labourers, industrial workers, and miners.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Muhammad Umar Butt, said respective organisations will cover the Hajj expenses for these workers under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Eligibility Requirements
Organisations must register with the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) to qualify for the program.
The ministry directed interested entities to submit nominations to the WWF using prescribed forms by January 15, 2025. Federal and provincial ministries must also forward nominations from their affiliated organisations through their respective ministries to the Ministry of Religious Affairs by the same deadline.
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Selection Process
If the number of nominations exceeds the 300 available seats, the ministry will conduct a ballot to select successful candidates.
Supporting Low-Income Workers
The labour quota aims to facilitate low-income workers by offering them an opportunity to perform Hajj. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to ensure inclusivity and support for lower-grade employees.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs encouraged eligible organisations to participate actively in the program to benefit their workers.
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