ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that over 66,000 pilgrims who performed Hajj in 2025 will receive refunds totaling Rs3.45 billion. The refund process will be completed by October 31, with funds transferred directly to the pilgrims’ bank accounts. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, while addressing a press conference, said […]
Hajj 2025
Under scorching heat, over a million pilgrims gather in Makkah for hajj 2025
MAKKAH — More than 1.3 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Makkah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, braving extreme desert heat as Saudi authorities intensify efforts to ensure a safe and orderly experience. The pilgrimage officially begins on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to soar beyond 40°C (104°F) this week. To prevent a repeat of […]
Saudi Arabia confirms Dhul-Hijjah moon: Eid-ul-Adha on june 6, Arafat day on june 5
The Saudi Supreme Court officially announced the sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah moon on Sunday evening, confirming the beginning of the final month of the Islamic calendar. This announcement sets the Islamic world’s spiritual tone as millions of Muslims prepare for Hajj 2025 and Eid-ul-Adha. According to the court’s statement, Wednesday, June 4, will mark Yawm […]
Govt launches hajj 2025 operations: First flights take off april 29
Pakistan’s Hajj flights will start on April 29, carrying almost 90,000 pilgrims under the government program. The Religious Affairs Minister confirmed this. Preparations are underway, including medical checks and training. The Hajj package costs are set for this year. The Minister coordinated with Saudi officials for smooth travel arrangements. However, Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended visas […]
Vaccination schedule released for Hajj 2025 pilgrims
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the vaccination schedule for Pakistani pilgrims heading to Hajj 2025. Vaccinations have started today in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Multan. Pilgrims in these cities will receive the mandatory meningitis vaccine to comply with Saudi Arabia’s requirements. Meanwhile, residents in Karachi, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Faisalabad, and Sialkot are […]
Cooler days ahead: hajj moves out of scorching summer heat
Saudi Arabia has announced that the 2025 Hajj will be the last one held during summer for the next 16 years. This change comes as the Islamic lunar calendar shifts the Hajj earlier by about 10 days each year. Starting in 2026, Hajj will fall in spring until 2033 and then in winter from 2034 […]
Saudi Arabia makes meningitis vaccine mandatory for Hajj 2025 pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has announced that all pilgrims participating in Hajj 2025 must receive the meningitis vaccine. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that both Saudi citizens and foreign pilgrims are required to be vaccinated before they can proceed with their pilgrimage. Without the vaccine, pilgrims will not be allowed to register or process Hajj […]