One of the fastest rail services in the world, the Haramain High-Speed Railway will transport 2 million pilgrims, and an extra 400,000 seats have been added to meet the increase in demand. According to the schedule, the railway is scheduled to operate 4,768 trips between Madinah and Makkah until 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, ensuring well-organised […]
The announcement was made by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. As of last night, 69 flights have transported 14,662 government-sponsored Pakistani pilgrims to Madinah Munawwarah under the pre-Hajj 2025 operation, the statement stated. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, an additional 2,563 pilgrims are scheduled to arrive today through 11 more flights. Under the current phase […]
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development stressed that their leave must last at least 10 days and no more than 15 days, including the Eid al-Adha, for employees making the annual Hajj trip for the first time. According to a ministry statement announcing the start of the Hajj season, if an employee has […]
PIA’s Chief Operating Officer, Khurram Mushtaq, and other officials bid farewell to the pilgrims at the airport. According to a PIA spokesperson, more than 2,500 pilgrims from across the country have already been transported to Saudi Arabia through PIA flights. The national flag carrier is utilizing Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft for the Hajj […]
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior also announced to deport and ban overstayers from entering the Kingdom for 10 years, if they perform Hajj without a permit. According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior, anybody who helps people who are overstaying their visas in order to do the Hajj unlawfully faces a maximum fine of […]
As per details, PIA flight PK-713 departed from Islamabad International Airport for Madinah this morning. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said all efforts have been made to provide maximum facilities to the pilgrims during the Hajj 2025 season. He assured that every possible […]
As per details, pre-Hajj operations at Islamabad International Airport will commence tomorrow night. The first flight, PK-713 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will depart at 5:00 AM tomorrow, carrying over 300 pilgrims to Medina. The flight will be seen off by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yusuf, along with the Saudi Ambassador and […]
The Hajj Organizers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) revealed that millions of Saudi Riyals in Hajj funds were transferred to the wrong account which jeopardized the pilgrimage of over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims. The major financial mismanagement was revealed during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, chaired by Malik Muhammad Aamir […]
A comprehensive awareness campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Hajj Awareness Centre by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, guaranteeing that pilgrims get well-informed about heat protection strategies. To lessen the risks of heat exhaustion and dehydration, a safety guide outlining three key precautions has been published by the ministry. Safety Precautions Avoid […]
A total of 23,620 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj 2025 under the private scheme. According to details, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued guidelines regarding the Private Hajj Scheme 2025, urging all approved Hajj operators to ensure visa issuance by April 18. The ministry has asked the private operators to immediately submit copies of […]
