The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the post-Hajj flight operation for the return of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on May 31, with hundreds of thousands of worshippers expected to arrive home over the coming weeks. Read More: Faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage According to the ministry, the first return flight […]
Hajj 2026
Imam Abdul Rahman Al-Hudhaifi delivered annual Hajj sermon at Masjid Namirah on plains of Arafat
MAKKAH: Imam of Masjid-e-Nabawi Abdul Rahman Al-Hudhaifi delivered the annual Hajj sermon at Masjid Namirah on the plains of Arafat, urging Muslims to uphold patience, unity, truthfulness and gratitude while remaining steadfast in their faith. Read More: Millions gather for Wuquf-e-Arafah during Hajj Addressing millions of pilgrims gathered for Wuquf-e-Arafah, the imam stressed the importance […]
Millions gather for Wuquf-e-Arafah during Hajj
Millions of Muslim pilgrims from across the world are set to perform Wuquf-e-Arafah today (Tuesday), marking the most significant ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Read More: Nearly Eighteen Lakh Pilgrims Arrive In Mina For Hajj The pilgrims had earlier arrived in Mina from Makkah in large groups, where they offered Zuhr, Asr, […]
Hajj begins amid rising Middle East tensions
More than 1.5 million Muslims gathered in Makkah on Monday as the annual Hajj pilgrimage officially began. The pilgrimage unfolded amid growing uncertainty over tensions involving Iran and the Gulf region. Pilgrims from across the world arrived to perform sacred rituals despite fears surrounding regional security and extreme heat. Pilgrims entered the vast tent city […]
PIA completes pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation successfully
Pakistan International Airlines has successfully completed its pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation, transporting tens of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia ahead of the annual pilgrimage, according to an official spokesperson. Read More: Pre–Hajj flight schedule released from Lahore Airport The airline said the operation concluded on May 21, with more than 53,000 Hajj pilgrims flown to […]
Pakistani pilgrim reunited with lost 4308 riyals in Makkah
A Pakistani Hajj pilgrim has been reunited with his lost belongings, including 4,308 Saudi riyals, after the “Lost and Found Cell” of the Pakistan Hajj Mission successfully traced and returned the items in Makkah. According to officials, the incident involved Lahore-based pilgrim Usman Shahid, who had travelled to Jeddah via Saudi Airlines to perform Hajj. […]
Hajj 2026 health guidelines issued for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and Public Health Authority have issued special health guidelines and medical requirements for pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026, emphasizing fitness, vaccination, and disease prevention measures to ensure a safe pilgrimage. Read More: Hajj 2026 flights continue across Pakistan According to the advisory, physical health is a key requirement for performing […]
First hajj flight departs from Islamabad under Road to Makkah initiative
The first hajj flight of 2026 departed from Islamabad to Madinah on Sunday under the Road to Makkah initiative, carrying 270 pilgrims as operations officially began from the capital. The flight marked the start of Pakistan’s annual hajj travel season, with arrangements designed to facilitate smoother immigration and travel procedures for pilgrims. A send-off ceremony […]
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 […]
PIA releases Hajj 2026 flight schedule
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced its pre Hajj operation schedule for 2026, confirming that flights carrying pilgrims will begin from April 19 as arrangements for the annual religious journey are finalized. Read More: Hajj 2026: Pakistan initiates ‘Zero-Defect’ operation – Daily Times According to the airline’s spokesperson, more than 55,000 pilgrims will […]