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 […]
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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 […]
Students, pilgrims begin returning to Pakistan from Iran
Amid ongoing violent protests in different parts of Iran, Pakistani students enrolled in various universities and religious institutions, along with pilgrims visiting holy sites, have begun returning to Pakistan via the Gwadar route. Officials said that more than 100 students and pilgrims have crossed into Pakistan through the Gabad-250 border crossing, with additional arrivals expected […]
PM directs digitisation of Hajj Procedure to facilitate pilgrims
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Information Technology Board (NITB) officials to ensure digitization of all necessary stages of Hajj to facilitate pilgrims this year and access to government facilities easier for the masses through technology. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on matters pertaining to the NITB here, a Prime […]
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia launches early package selection for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has opened the early package preference phase for pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2026 (1447 AH), allowing eligible participants to review and shortlist Nusuk Hajj service packages ahead of the official booking period, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced. Read More: Government sets Nov 15 deadline for hajj 2026 installment The Nusuk Hajj […]