The visit of Sikh pilgrims from India, who travelled to Pakistan to participate in the annual Vaisakhi celebrations organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), concluded on Saturday, with participants offering special prayers for regional peace, harmony, and improved Pakistan-India relations. The pilgrims performed religious rites at Gurdwara Sri Dera Sahib, where they made […]
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Major Progress in Hajj Flight Operations as First ‘Road to Makkah’ Flight Departs from Lahore
In a significant development for Pakistan’s Hajj operations, the first flight under the Road to Makkah Project departed from Lahore on Saturday, marking the city’s formal inclusion in the initiative after Islamabad and Karachi. Read More: Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport A total of 345 pilgrims left for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport
The annual Hajj operation for 2026 has officially commenced from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, as thousands of pilgrims begin their spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia. The first flight, operated by a private airline, is scheduled to depart at 3:00 AM, marking the start of this year’s large-scale operation. Read More: First Hajj flight departs from Karachi today Pilgrims […]
Over 2,200 Indian Sikh pilgrims reach Nankana for Baisakhi
As many as 2238 Indian Sikh Yatrees reached Gurdwara Janam Asthan Nankana via the Wagah Border on special buses to attend the 327th Baisakhi festival, where they were warmly and grandly welcomed here at Gurdawara Janmasthan Nankana on Friday. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Tasleem Akhtar Rao, District Police Officer Arsalan Zahid, Additional Deputy […]
Madinah mourns Sheikh Ismail, known for 40 years of selfless service to travelers visiting the holy city
Madinah, Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Ismail Al-Zaim Abu Al-Sabaa, a beloved Syrian resident of Madinah, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his unwavering dedication to serving pilgrims and Umrah visitors, Sheikh Ismail spent over 40 years offering free tea, coffee, milk, dates, and food to travelers visiting the holy city. Read More: […]
Govt makes medical form mandatory on Pak Hajj App for pilgrims
Pakistan has made a medical form mandatory on Pak Hajj App for Hajj 2026 pilgrims. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pakistan stated that the medical questionnaire must be completed by Friday. According to the spokesperson, questions related to medical conditions must be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”. The ministry has […]
Saudi authorities provide 58,000 new carpets for holy mosques
Makkah/Madinah — Authorities in Saudi Arabia have installed nearly 58,000 new carpets across the two holiest sites in Islam, Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, to enhance comfort and improve facilities for worshippers. Read More: Saudi Arabia announces to reopen Masjid al–Nabawi for worshippers According to official reports, approximately 39,400 carpets have been laid out in various sections […]
Pakistan adopts global training standards; digital mapping for pilgrims
In a major move to ensure the smoothest Hajj experience in history for Pakistani pilgrims, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has successfully concluded the first phase of a 10-day modern training program for Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj. Drawing inspiration from international best practices in Indonesia, Turkey, and Malaysia, the program marks a shift from traditional […]
Today is the final day for Hajj biometric verification
ISLAMABAD: Today is the final day for intending Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio App, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced. Read More: Hajj pilgrims told to complete biometrics by February 8 According to a spokesperson for the ministry, pilgrims can complete the biometric process from home using the Saudi Visa […]
Students and pilgrims among Pakistanis returning from Iran
GWADAR/QUETTA: Pakistanis, including students, pilgrims, and businessmen, are continuing to return from Iran through the Gabd-Rimdan crossing on the Pakistan-Iran border, officials said on Wednesday. Over the past four days, around 380 Pakistanis from different provinces of Iran have crossed into Pakistan, according to a senior border official. Read More: Pakistan evacuates 450 pilgrims from Iran as regional tensions On […]