Kuwait to launch new online registration system for upcoming Hajj season

Dubai: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Kuwait has announced that electronic registration for the upcoming Hajj season will start from November 3 to November 17 through a dedicated online platform.

According to Mohammed Al Saidi, acting director of the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, the new centralised registration system has successfully reduced participation costs by 40%, making it more accessible, especially for low-income individuals. The system also introduces an age group classification that allows participants of all ages to perform the Hajj rituals, with a quota of 8,000 spots available for Kuwaiti pilgrims.