The ministry clarified that visit visas do not include authorization to perform Hajj. Visitors currently in Saudi Arabia on visit visas are advised to refrain from traveling to Makkah during this period to avoid penalties under the Kingdom’s regulations. These measures are part of the security and organizational preparations aimed at ensuring the safety and […]
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, said that so far, 31,057 intending pilgrims have arrived in Madinah Munawwarah through 126 flights under the government scheme. Besides, more than 2,000 pilgrims have reached Makkah Mukarramah under the private Hajj 2024 scheme. From the airport, the passengers were transported to […]
Three flights carrying as many as 530 Pakistani passengers landed in Madina Munawara for Hajj 2024 rituals. Two flights from Karachi carrying 179 and 151 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims landed in Madina while the third flight which departed from Islamabad with 200 pilgrims also reached Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani Hajj pilgrims were welcomed by the Pakistani […]
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport is now part of the special “Road to Makkah” project. This project is meant to make things easier for pilgrims traveling to Hajj from Karachi. It’s all about making the journey smoother and less stressful. The goal of the “Road to Makkah” project is to give special services to pilgrims at […]
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently shared some new figures about people performing Umrah during Ramadan. According to their latest data, a whopping eight million individuals have taken part in Umrah rituals this month. During Ramadan, many people from all over the world visit Madinah before heading to Makkah for their spiritual journey. Saudi […]
Dr. Syed Atta-ur-Rehman, the Secretary of Religious Affairs, announced on Friday that this year, Hajj pilgrims will undergo Saudi immigration and customs clearance at Karachi Airport. He emphasized the significance of the ‘Road to Makkah’ project, stating that Saudi officials had completed a survey at Karachi Airport to streamline immigration and customs procedures for pilgrims. […]
Saudi Arabia has said it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the kingdom to attend the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The Saudi Press Agency reported the country’s Hajj ministry as saying that this year’s pilgrimage would be “open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims”. The pilgrimage, scheduled for the end […]
Saudi Arabia has allowed Hajj this year despite growing concerns related to COVID-19. The kingdom confirmed the news on Sunday; saying there will be strict health conditions on intending pilgrims, without unveiling the restrictions and standards. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said: We are keen to enable the guests and […]
