Guwahati: The Haj Committee of India has opened applications for people above the age of 70 years. And has abolished the upper age limit of the applicants.
The applicants who have not gone previously to Haj through the committee or private tour can as well as those who are of 70 years or above now apply in the reserved category with one of their associates. The elderly people above the age of 70 years cannot apply in the reserved category alone whereas, two 70-year-old applicants with two associates can apply in one cover. But if the application of any applicant above 70 years of age is rejected due to any reason, then the application of his colleague will be automatically considered to be cancelled.
The Haj Committee has provided detailed information and guidelines regarding the process. According to Rahu Gupta, the secretary and executive officer of Uttar Pradesh State Haj Committee only family members can be taken along.
Keeping in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Haj process will be completed according to the requirements and protocols issued by the Saudi Arabian government from the time of Haj application to the completion of the pilgrimage.
The elderly people expressed their happiness and are pleased with the Haj Committee for abolishing the age limit for applicants.