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The couple eagerly anticipated embarking on this spiritually enriching journey. However, upon inquiring about the expenses involved in performing Hajj this year, they made the difficult decision to abandon their plans.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the cost of Hajj has increased significantly leaving the pilgrims disappointed. However, despite the costs remaining similar to last year, the Hajj committee of Kashmir has witnessed a significant drop in applications for Hajj this year.<\/p>\n<p>Many individuals who talked to the media expressed concerns that economic constraints pose a significant barrier for those aspiring to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj.<\/p>\n<p>Ejaz Ayoub, an independent Srinagar-based economist told the media that economic inequality in the society has widened and the middle class section-which is the largest section in the society \u2013 has suffered a series of economic blows due to back to back showdowns owning to abrogation of Article 370 and Covid-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rich class will prefer private operators but the middle class is in trouble. The borrowing is high among them, savings are less and the inflation is high,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Many individuals pointed to the inadequate facilities in Mecca for Kashmiri pilgrims last year as one of the main reasons they chose not to submit their application forms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou must have seen the videos where almost all the pilgrims complained of poor facilities in hotels, transportation and overcrowding last year. It has an impact,\u201d said Fayaz Ahmad, a resident of HMT Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p>Owing to the rising cost of Hajj many people are turning to the cheaper alternative of Umrah instead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUmrah costs only 1 lakh for a 20-day journey. 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