Decision about Haj to be taken by mid Ramazan: Noorul Haq Qadri

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Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has said the decision regarding Haj will be taken by mid Ramazan, Radio Pakistan reported.

In a statement, he stated that the ministry is in close contact with Saudi authorities and they are contemplating various options.

He added that Saudi Arabia’s Haj minister has asked the ministry to temporarily suspend preparations for the pilgrimage because of uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.

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