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Pilgrims stone “Greater Satan” as Hajj Rituals continue

June 6, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

MAKKAH: Millions of Hajj pilgrims are observing the solemn ritual of Rami (stoning) of the “Greater Satan” today, marking a significant phase of the annual pilgrimage. Following this, male pilgrims will proceed to offer their sacrifices and shave their heads, after which they will remove their Ihram, the special white garments worn during Hajj. Later, … Read more

Hajj pilgrims to perform Wuquf Arafat today

June 5, 2025 by Abid Khan

Makkah: On the 9th of Zul Hajj, which is Thursday, June 5, 2025, pilgrims perform the most significant ritual of Hajj – Wuquf-e-Arafat (stay at Mount Arafat). Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in the lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford … Read more

Government imposes security clearance for Hajj pilgrims

January 18, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

55,642 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced a new policy for private Hajj schemes, making security clearance mandatory for individuals choosing packages over Rs3 million. The aim is to ensure transparency and prevent fund misuse during this important religious journey. Pilgrims opting for expensive private Hajj packages will have their names sent to the FBR … Read more

Good news for Pakistanis Hajj pilgrims

January 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to take Hajj applications again on the remaining quota under the government Hajj scheme.

Under the government scheme, 5000 more pilgrims will be able to perform Hajj and applications will be received from next week. The proposal to fix 5 days for receiving new Hajj applications is under consideration.

Sources said that 81,500 Hajj applications were received under the government Hajj scheme while applications will be received on the quota of 5,000 left in the official Hajj scheme.

It is under consideration to set a five-day window for accepting these new Hajj applications, ensuring a swift and transparent process.

Meanwhile, an important meeting regarding private Hajj arrangements, chaired by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain.

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Great news for Hajj Pilgrims: Passport collection counters now open in Pakistan on weekends!

February 26, 2024 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

Passport delivery counters in Pakistan are now open on weekends to help Hajj travelers. Extended weekend hours were announced by the Director General of Passport Services. Applicants can now collect passports without taking time off work, with public holiday assistance available. Fantastic news for Hajj travelers! Passport delivery counters nationwide in Pakistan will now operate … Read more

Passport Issuance Begins for Hajj Pilgrims in Pakistan

February 24, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

The initiation of passport issuance in Pakistan for individuals preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage marks a significant milestone and source of happiness for many devout Muslims. This process not only facilitates their spiritual journey but also brings a sense of relief and anticipation as they prepare for this sacred endeavor. The establishment of … Read more

Govt launches digital app to facilitate Hajj Pilgrims

February 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed announced that ‘under the digitizing process for Hajj facilities, an app has launched for Hajj pilgrims’.

The minister was addressing to a press conference held at New Haji Camp. He said that, this app will guide the pilgrims from Haj flight to their stay in Saudi Arabia and all other relevant details will be available on the app including videos for the training of pilgrims.

Aneeq Ahmed informed that all the pilgrims will be provided a free single colored QR code suitcase so that they could easily identify their belongings. He said that every pilgrim will be given a mobile SIM of a Saudi company for free which will have 180 minutes for international calls.

The federal minister said that first of all we reduced the price of the official Hajj package by Rs.1 lakh, the cost of air ticket was Rs. 250,000 which was lowered to Rs. 200,000.

While talking about the building of the New Haji Camp the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs said that the building is renovated and a vaccination center has also been established for Hajj pilgrims.

He said that the ‘Interfaith Harmony Conference’ was organized under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs, in which the ambassadors from 30 countries were invited.

Aneeq Ahmed said that ‘Interfaith Harmony Dialogue’ was started in University of Karachi, NED University and Iqra University (Karachi and Islamabad campuses), this discussion was also arranged in St. Patrick’s Church in which Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Hindu, Parsi and Jain scholars participated. ‘We conveyed the message of humanity to the world’, said the minister.

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Hajj pilgrims travelling to Haramain railway into Madinah are greeted with gifts

July 11, 2023July 2, 2023 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway receive gifts. This year, 1.8 million people performed Hajj. Hajj pilgrims travelling from Makkah to Madinah. Hajj pilgrims travelling from Makkah to Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway are met with bottles of Zamzam water and other presents, according to the Saudi Press Agency … Read more

Saudi Arabia Launches Campaign To Provide Latest Technologies For Hajj Pilgrims

July 11, 2023June 26, 2023 by Shehroze Aqueeque

The General Presidency has launched a campaign for Hajj pilgrims. The “Guests of the Presidency” campaign aims to enhance experience. The campaign is held under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais. MAKKAH: The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a campaign to provide scientific, guidance, and service … Read more

More Than 1.8 Million Pilgrims Perform Hajj This Year

July 11, 2023June 26, 2023 by Muhammad Ali Shan

More than 1.8 million pilgrims have performed Hajj so far. This includes 1.6 milllion pilgirms from abroad. The number if expected to cross two million people. MAKKAH: More than 1.8 million pilgrims from all over the world have already amassed in and around the holy city of Makkah for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Kingdom’s Ministry … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Religious Affairs Minister Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims

July 11, 2023June 25, 2023 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Saudi Arabia Minister of Religious Affairs welcomed Hajj pilgrims. The minister said all Muslims are brothers. He said all Muslims on Hajj are guests of Allah. MAKKAH: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Al-Sheikh Dr Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh has welcomed pilgrims from around the world for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The … Read more

Online biometric mandatory for Hajj pilgrims this year

February 27, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

Online fingerprints biometric is mandatory for pilgrims Religious ministry was briefed on ‘Saudi Visa Bio-Application’ The biometric facility would also be available free of charge ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has been informed that online fingerprints biometric would be mandatory for Hajj pilgrims this year as well. The ministry held an … Read more

Saudi eyes tripling of foreign tourists in 2022

June 5, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Saudi Arabia hopes to triple foreign tourism this year as pandemic restrictions ease. Saudi Arabia raised eyebrows with its goal of attracting 100 million visitors by 2030. Some 30 million visits will be religious trips by both residents and foreigners. Saudi Arabia hopes to triple foreign tourism this year as pandemic restrictions ease, hajj pilgrims … Read more

Muslims to Skip Hajj this year

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by Web Desk

Indonesian Government has canceled the departure of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 due to health concerns amid Coronavirus. Religious affairs minister explained this decision was made after much consideration, especially regarding health concerns. Fachrul Razi said the government has taken this policy after considering the safety of pilgrims amid the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The religion … Read more

Hajj 2020: Religious Ministry announces balloting of pilgrims

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Click here for- Hajj Balloting Results 2020 Announced – Successful Candidates List Religious Ministry is all set to perform the balloting of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 under the government scheme, today. Radio Pakistan reported Religious Ministry all set to perform balloting of pilgrims for Hajj 2020 under government scheme, today. that the balloting to choose … Read more

171,000 Hujjaj returned home from there pilgrimage

September 11, 2019 by Arhama Altaf

Hajj 2020-Saudi government likely to allow 20 percent Pakistani pilgrims

Over 171,000 Pakistani Hujjaj from out of a total of 200,000 have so far returned home after performing the sacred religious obligation of Hajj. A spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said in a statement that over 99,000 government and 72,000 private scheme Hujjaj have arrived in the country after performing … Read more

PIA starts bringing Hajj pilgrims back to Pakistan

August 18, 2019August 18, 2019 by Arhama Altaf

Intended pilgrims have submitted a total of 1, 49,330 Hajj applications at the designated banks across Pakistan under the government scheme.

PIA began its operation to bring Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia. The special Hajj flights began on Saturday (August 17) and will end on September 14. According to the details, PIA’s first post-Hajj flight PK-8702 with 166 pilgrims on board landed at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi today. The flight was departed from Jeddah airport. The … Read more

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