The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the 10th of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to pay the third and final installment of their Hajj reservation, ensuring their confirmed reservation status. This deadline applies to those who have chosen the option of paying for their Hajj package in installments, with the final installment amounting to 40% of the total fees approved for the package during this Hajj season.

As per the Ministry's regulations, pilgrims were required to make a down payment of 20% within 72 hours of the registration date as the first installment, followed by a second installment of 40%. Failure to complete the installments within the specified times will result in the reservation being canceled.

It is important to note that only Saudi citizens and residents above 12 years of age who have not performed Hajj in the past five years and possess valid IDs until the end of Dhu Al-Hijjah month at least are eligible to perform the rituals this year. Additionally, pilgrims must be in good health, free from acute chronic diseases and infectious diseases.

The official permits for Hajj will be issued starting on the 15th of Shawwal, which corresponds to May 5, as confirmed by the Ministry.