Pakistan fully utilized its Hajj quota this year, enabling about 180,000 pilgrims to perform the annual pilgrimage under government and private schemes, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Thursday while pointing out that the country also secured four excellence awards for its Hajj arrangements. The minister’s remarks came as Pakistan began the post-Hajj […]
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Pakistan launches post-Hajj flight operation for 119,000 pilgrims
Arrangements have been finalised for the return of 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims who performed Hajj under the government scheme, official sources said. According to sources, the post-Hajj flight operation will commence on June 1, with 22 flights scheduled to bring pilgrims back to Pakistan. A further 23 flights are expected to arrive on June 2, carrying […]
Interior minister meets MWL chief in Makkah after Hajj
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Issa in Makkah, discussing Islamic and regional affairs and praising Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving millions of pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the organization said in a social media post on Friday. The meeting came as Saudi Arabia concluded this year’s pilgrimage, one […]
Hajj sermon urges Muslims to unite and uphold patience
Muslims were urged to remain patient during hardships and strengthen their devotion to Allah during the Hajj sermon delivered at Namirah Mosque in Arafat on Tuesday. Sheikh Ali Al Hudaify delivered the Hajj Khutbah before millions of pilgrims gathered in the plains of Arafat. Following the sermon, pilgrims offered combined and shortened Zuhr and Asr […]
Pilgrims begin Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Makkah on Monday for an annual Hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East. The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling encampment in Mina […]
Extreme Heat Expected in Makkah During Hajj Pilgrimage
Extreme heat expected in Makkah during Hajj has prompted Saudi authorities to issue weather warnings and safety advisories for pilgrims. According to the Saudi National Center for Meteorology, temperatures in Makkah could reach as high as 47 degrees Celsius by May 25. Officials have urged pilgrims to take precautions as millions gather for the annual […]
Trained guides deployed for Hajj as pilgrim numbers cross 160,000
Pakistan has deployed trained guides to assist pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage, the country’s religious affairs ministry said on Friday, as the number of Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia surpassed 160,000. The Pakistani religious affairs ministry each year appoints Hajj guides and support staff, who help Pakistani pilgrims perform Hajj rituals while ensuring they […]
Over 90,000 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
An additional 6,224 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia via the ‘Route to Makkah’ initiative and standard Hajj flights from various cities across Pakistan. This brings the total number of Pakistani pilgrims currently in the Holy Land to 90,976, marking the completion of 77% of the country’s official government Hajj quota. According to […]
Bilal Abbas Khan in Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj
Actor Bilal Abbas Khan, who was recently loved for his role as Kamyaar in the globally popular drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu opposite Hania Aamir, is currently performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Bilal has often been admired by fans for maintaining a simple and spiritual lifestyle away from the glamour of the entertainment industry. He […]
So far, 32,454 Pakistani pilgrims reach KSA for Hajj
The operation of Hajj flights departing for Saudi Arabia is continuing, as a total of 32,454 government Hajj pilgrims have reached the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through 126 flights, while 4,489 private pilgrims have also arrived in the Kingdom. According to the spokesperson of the religious ministry, direct Hajj flights to Jeddah will begin from […]