By Najiya O., TwoCircles.net,
Kochi: All those selected for Haj 2009 by the Haj Committee of India should remit the remaining fees within August 31, the Haj Committee informed. The payment to be made is for travel expenses and foreign exchange/communication that has not yet been completed.
The amount can be remitted in any branch of the State Bank of India. The amount should be remitted to the Central Haj Committee – A/C No. 30683623887. The receipt along with the covering letter should be sent to the Central Haj Committee Office in Mumbai.
Accommodation facilities in Mecca are as per three categories:
The first category is the ‘Green Ordinary’. The Hajis in this category will get their accommodation facilities within a kilometre from the Holy Haram. These applicants should pay Rs. 85,113 in addition to the Rs. 30,700 already paid.
The second is ‘White Category.’ The pilgrims included in this should pay Rs. 75,789 more. They are divided into two groups, the first group getting accommodation 1600 metres away from the Haram and the second 2.5 kilometres away the Haram. Travel facility free of cost to and fro the Haram will be allowed only to the second group.
The third is ‘Azeeziya.’ The pilgrims of this category have to pay Rs. 69,130 more. They will be provided accommodation five kilometres away from the Haram and can enjoy free travel facility to and from the Haram.
This categorization is only for accommodation in Mecca, and won’t be applicable in Madeena where all will get the same type of accommodation.