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 […]
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Over 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
The influx of Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia continues steadily, with the arrival of 4,077 more pilgrims during the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of Pakistani pilgrims in the Kingdom to 56,272. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, approximately 47 percent of the pilgrims under the Government Hajj Scheme […]
30% of pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
The Hajj 2026 operation under the Government Scheme is progressing rapidly, with 35,135 pilgrims having arrived in Saudi Arabia so far. To ensure a streamlined operation and provide essential services, 948 welfare staff and Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj have been deployed across various stations, assisting pilgrims from airports to their respective accommodations. According to Nasir Aziz Khan, Coordinator […]
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 […]
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 […]
1,357 Pakistani pilgrims land in Madinah as pre-Hajj flights begin
Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operation began on Saturday with 1357 pilgrims landing at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah. The pilgrims were received at the airport by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani, and Director-General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro. Director Makkah Muhammad Arif Aslam Rao,Director Madinah Zahid Sohail, Coordinator […]
Hajj flight carrying 340 pilgrims departs from Lahore Airport
The first Hajj flight from Lahore departed on Saturday, carrying 340 intending pilgrims to Madinah via Saudi Airline flight SV-5735, marking a significant milestone with the launch of the Route to Makkah at Allama Iqbal International Airport for the first time. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin […]
Sikh pilgrims conclude Vaisakhi visit, laud arrangements
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 […]
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 […]