Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited
Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited (MHCL) is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) incorporated in 2013. The company is established to serve the citizens of Maldives in facilitating their right to perform Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage. MHCL remains the undisputed leader in the Maldives for Hajj and Umrah services in the Maldives, with the aim of offering an equal and unbiased opportunity for all citizens of the country to fulfill their obligations to perform Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. We intend to provide Hajj and Umrah services at an affordable cost to citizens while maintaining superior service quality standards and the assurance of safeguarding the funds deposited by customers registered as members of the Company.
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Our Journey
May 2025
Maldives Joined the Makkah Route initiative
By completing visa processing and immigration formalities at the local airport, this initiative provides substantial logistical ease for pilgrims, enabling them to go directly to their accommodation upon arrival in Saudi Arabia
February 2025
MoU with Maldivian to Transport Pilgrims to Hajj
In collaboration with Maldivian, the national airline, MHCL has established a partnership to facilitate the transportation of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
This partnership enables the transportation of 50% of the pilgrims under the quota allocated to the Maldives
2024
MHCL to Promote Halal Tourism through New Subsidiary
MHCL has established Maafushi Islamic Tourism Private Limited, a subsidiary of the corporation. As part of this initiative, MHCL announced plans to develop a city hotel in Maafushi under a contract finance model
This project marks a significant step in promoting halal tourism in the Maldives
2024
MoU Signed with HDC for a Mixed-Use Office Complex
Signed a strategic agreement with HDC to develop and operate a mixed-use office complex in Hulhumale Phase 1, expanding our footprint in real estate development and management
2021
Registered as an Umrah Visa Agent
Registered as an Umrah visa provider to lower the costs related to Umrah and improve our overall service quality
2019
Launch of ‘ Corporate Membership Scheme’
The ‘Corporate Membership Scheme’ was introduced to streamline the process for companies to send their employees on the Hajj pilgrimage
2019
Priority Allocation for Seniors and Patients with Severe Illnesses
Between 5% and 10% of the Hajj quota is allocated as a priority for elderly pilgrims and patients with critical health issues
2019
MoU Signed with MPAO
MHCL and MPAO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the use of a part of each pilgrim’s pension fund to partially cover Hajj Payments
MoU Signed for Medical Arrangements
To enhance the safety and well-being of our pilgrims, MHCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IGMH to provide comprehensive medical support during Hajj and Umrah trips
2017
Launch of Faheli Portal
The Faheli portal was launched to help customers easily access our services and track updates about their Hajj journey
2014
First Hajj
In 1435 AH, the corporation launched its first Hajj trip, marking the beginning of its pilgrimage services
2014
First Umrah
Ramadan Umrah 1435 Trip was the first umrah trip by the corporation
2014
MHCL Office formed
The Office of Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited was formed
2013
Establishment of Maldives Hajj Corporation Ltd
Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited was established by a presidential creed to give Maldivian Citizens the chance to perform Hajj and Umrah at an affordable rate and with better services.