How to check eligibility for Hajj through Absher?

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If you’re a Saudi citizen or Iqama holder planning to perform Hajj, it’s important to know that you can only do it once every five Hijri years under the Local Hajj quota. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj strictly enforces this rule to ensure that more Muslims get the chance to perform the pilgrimage. This guide explains How to check eligibility for Hajj using Absher Platform

📌 Local Hajj Rule: Once Every 5 Years

As per the regulations:

“A Saudi national or a legal resident (Iqama holder) is allowed to perform Hajj only once every 5 Hijri years.”

Example:
If you performed Hajj in Hijri year 1442 (2021), you will be eligible again in Hijri year 1447 (2026).

✅ Step-by-Step: How to Check Hajj Eligibility via Absher

You can easily check your eligibility for this year’s Hajj through the Absher platform. Follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to Absher

• Go to Absher official website
• Log in using your Absher credentials (username, password, OTP)

2. Access ‘My Services’

• From the dashboard, click on “My Services”.

3. Go to Inquiries

• Under “My Services”, select “Inquiries”.

4. Select ‘Civil Affairs’

• In the list of inquiry services, choose “Civil Affairs”.

5. Click on ‘Query Hajj Eligibility’

• You’ll be directed to the Hajj Eligibility Check screen.

6. Choose the Individual

• Select yourself or a family member whose eligibility you want to check.

🧾 Possible Results You Might See

After selecting the individual, the system will display one of the following messages:

🟢 “Eligible to do Hajj this Year”

• You have not performed Hajj in the past 5 Hijri years.
• You are eligible to apply for this year’s Hajj.
  

🔴 “Not Eligible to do Hajj this Year”

• You have performed Hajj within the last 5 Hijri years.
• You are not eligible under the local Hajj quota.
  

📝 Important Notes

• This check is only for local pilgrims (citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia).
• The Hijri calendar is used to calculate the 5-year restriction, not the Gregorian calendar.
• The eligibility status may be required when applying for local Hajj permits through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

📌 Final Words

Checking your Hajj eligibility through Absher is a quick and essential step before applying. Make sure to check well in advance and prepare the necessary documents if you are eligible.

🕋 May Allah grant you the opportunity to perform Hajj at the right time. Ameen!

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