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Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Islamic Minister Made 5 November 2026

Send 324 individuals aged over 70 who have been on the Hajj waiting list for more than three years for the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Where it stands today No news yet. It stays “Promised” until an article or an official page shows a change. Since 5 November 2026

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MVR 336,000 minimum Retirement Savings Account balance required to qualify for the Hajj scheme20 percent share of the Hajj package cost payable upfront to the Maldives Hajj Corporation324 people pilgrims aged over 70 on the waiting list more than three years to be sent for Hajj next year
Exact words from the article
“Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced last month that 324 individuals aged over 70, who have been on the Hajj waiting list for more than three years, will be sent for the pilgrimage next year.”

New policy allows individuals aged 65 and above to use pension funds for Hajj slots · Sun English · 5 Nov 2026 Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)

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