Minister of Religious Affairs Md. Faridul Haque Khan has expressed hope that the digitized Hajj management of Bangladesh will soon be recognized as a unique ‘smart’ management in the world. He expressed such optimism while speaking as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of Hajj Pilgrims Training 2024 in the conference room of Dhaka Hajj Office in the morning on Wednesday.
Md. Faridul Haque Khan said that modern information technology has been introduced in Hajj management in the country. Hajj management has been digitized. We are adding new features to the related portal. Hajj management in Bangladesh will be one of the smartest Hajj managements in the world.
The Minister of Religious Affairs said that today’s training is basically imparted so that all of you can perform Hajj fast properly. We have selected highly skilled trainers for training. If you can pay attention to training, then you will be able to master the rules of Hajj, the rulings, the series of formalities, inshallah.
The minister also said that most of the people in our country tend to perform Hajj at the end of their lives. Hajj is a very strenuous worship; Physical ability is required for this. Not many people have that physical ability. Due to which it becomes very difficult for them to perform the rituals of Hajj. Many of us go to perform Hajj with long-term savings. Most of the people in this country do not have the financial means to perform Hajj a second time. For that reason, you must perform Hajj following the path of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that your hard work and money do not go to waste. Hajj should be performed properly and cleanly.
Md. Faridul Haque Khan said, your identity in Saudi Arabia is not just a pilgrim, your identity is a Bangladeshi. The image of Bangladesh will be revealed on foreign soil only through your behavior, words and movement. He urged to be careful to ensure that there is no deviation in the observance of the laws and regulations of Saudi Arabia. Besides, he requested the pilgrims to be especially careful that the image and honor of the country should not be tarnished by anyone.
It should be noted that pilgrims from Dhaka registered through government are participating in this training.
The training session was presided over by the Secretary of Religious Affairs Ministry, Md. Hamid Jamaddar. Additional Secretary of Hajj department, Md. Motiul Islam, joint secretary Dr. Md. Manjarul Haque and Director of Dhaka Hajj Office Muhammad Kamruzzaman delivered their speeches at the event.