The Saudi hajj ministry has decided that the low-cost hajj this year will range between SR3,000 ($800) and SR5,000.

The ministry has informed all 72 local companies providing low-cost hajj packages to abide by the new fares.

According to the ministry, the hajj fare in the camps classified at A-1 will be SR5,000 going down to SR4,800 in the A-2 camps; SR4,400 in the B category; SR4,150 in the C class; SR3,900 in the D-1 bracket; SR3,500 in the D-2 class; and SR3,000 in the E camps.

The ministry said the companies might add SR250, which is the price of an Al-Mashaer train ticket, to the costs.

It said the camps in Mina and Arafat will be provided with all services including three meals, water, soft drinks, hot drinks, a medical doctor, security guards and around the clock cleaning.

The ministry said the buses transporting the pilgrims should not be older than 2006 models.

It also said the service-providing companies should serve the pilgrims with dry meals in Muzdalifah, where they stay for a night before proceeding to Mina and Makkah.

This was first published in the Saudi Gazette.

Last Update: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 KSA 09:44 - GMT 06:44