Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony

OPAP KSA

OFFICE OF THE PILGRIMS AFFAIRS OF PAKISTAN

Introduction

Serving Hujjaj is one of the most noble and heavenly duty. Under the Rules of Business, 1973 of the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (MoRA&IH), Government of Pakistan has the legal mandate to make arrangements for Hujjaj of Pakistan. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory, once in a life time, for adult Muslims with requisite physical and financial capacity (Sahib-e-Istaat)…

About OPAP

Making Hajj arrangements in Saudi Arabia with the guidelines and rules (taleemat) issued by Saudi government. The ground work for each season is carried out by OPAP in coordination with MoRA and foreign office in Pakistan and ministry of Hajj and Umrah at Saudi Arabia.

All affairs related to Hujjaj once they are at Saudi Arabia are dealt with by the OPAP mission…

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make efficient Hajj arrangements in Saudi Arabia to ensure safe, economical and comfortable hajj in line with the policies of Governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Senior Management

Mr. Abdul Wahab Somro Director General (Hajj), Jeddah +966 12 6670980, Fax: +966 12 6670988 dghajjjeddah@mora.gov.pk, opapjeddah@gmail.com
Mr. Zahid Sohail Director Hajj (Madina) +966 14 8250782 directorhajjmedinah@mora.gov.pk

Organogram

Main Functions

Assist MoRA in framing Hajj Policy.
Make and review Hajj arrangements each year.
Coordinate with all allied agencies (Airlines, Banks, Civil Aviation Authority, etc.).
Provide training and guidance to intending pilgrims.
Ensure medical/welfare facilities in Haji Camps and airports.
Process and finalize all administrative and financial matters relating to Hajj.
Monitor Hajj Group Organizers.

Sanction Strength

S. No.	Name of the Post	Number of Posts
1	Director General (BS-20/21)	01
2	Director (BS-19)	02
3	Deputy Director (BS-18)	01
4	A.A.O (BS-17)	01
5	APS (BS-16)	02
6	Assistant (BS-16)	02
7	Stenotypist (BS-14)	02
8	LDC (BS-09)	01
9	Driver (BPS-04)	02
Total		14

KSA Hajj Taleemat 1444 AH

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Hajj Inquiry

Details related to Hajj Applications, Balloting, refund etc. are available at:
www.hajjinfo.org

Hajj Complaint Management System

The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony makes arrangements to launch an updated electronic monitoring system for Hajj. Key features include:

Hajj helpline for inquiries and complaints.
Android applications “Pak Hajj Moavin” & “Pak Hajj Guide”.
Android app for complaint registration.
Online complaint portal.
Hajj monitoring system with dashboard for officials.
Updated HGO-MIS with more modules.