Pakistan has formally requested Saudi Arabia to increase its Hajj 2026 quota to 230,000 pilgrims, citing proportionality with the national population. The request was conveyed by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf during an interaction with media in Islamabad on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan sees expansion in Hajj quota Saudi Arabia has already […]
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Maldives joins Saudi Arabia’s ‘route to Makkah’ initiative for easier hajj travel
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has officially decided to include the Maldives in its “Route to Makkah” initiative, aiming to streamline the Hajj journey for Maldivian pilgrims starting this year. According to the Saudi news outlet *Sabq*, Maldivian pilgrims will now benefit from fast-track immigration and travel processing under the initiative, which significantly reduces wait times […]