rafidainscope - The Speaker of the Parliament directed the hosting of the Head of the Hajj and Umrah Commission and advanced staff to discuss the recent lottery mechanism and the criteria adopted for selecting winners. This directive followed a parliamentary
request for clarification on the lottery procedures, emphasizing the need to handle the Hajj file according to standards that respect its religious significance and citizens' rights. The demands also included preventing any exemptions for influential figures and politicians to ensure
citizens' rightful access to performing the pilgrimage.