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299,911 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

More than 266,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah for Hajj 2022

More than 266,000 pilgrims have already arrived in the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia in preparation for this year's Hajj, figures published by the Saudi Press Agency showed

Emirates to operate extra flights for upcoming Hajj season

With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah

Saudi Arabia allows only Hajj pilgrims to perform Umrah

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that only Hajj pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah between June 24 and July 19

214,212 pilgrims arrive in Medina ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia's authorities have registered a total of 214,212 pilgrims who traveled from across the globe to Medina for this year's Hajj rituals, official news agency reported on Friday

Makkah Transport approves 6 bus routes during Hajj season

Makkah Transport approves 6 bus routes during Hajj season

The Unified Center for Transport in Makkah (Makkah Transport) of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the operation of six bus routes during the Hajj season

Ashrafi reviews 'Road to Makkah' facility at Islamabad airport

Prime Minister's Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Asharfi on Thursday paid a visit to Islamabad International Airport and reviewed the 'Road to Makkah' facility being provided to the intending pilgrims

12 languages to be used in imparting awareness to Hajjis: SFDA

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), according to the official news agency SPA, on Wednesday, prepared two awareness pavilions at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina to implement its awareness programs, and to provide instructions to pilgrims in ensuring that they follow a healthy behavior by the time they arrive

Supreme Court suspends LHC order against selection of 'Khudaim-ul-Hajjaj'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the Lahore High Court (LHC) order against selection of 'Khudaim-ul-Hajjaj'.

Saudi's Grand Holy Mosque gets new 80,000 copies of Holy Quran ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia's Grand Holy Mosque has been equipped with 80,000 new copies of the Holy Quran ahead of this year's Hajj

Saudi Food and Drug Authority to implement its comprehensive plan during Hajj season

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) continues to implement its monitoring and awareness plan during the Hajj season of 1443 Hijri, as part of the efforts being exerted by the government of Saudi Arabia to harness all capabilities and provide the best services to pilgrims

Week-long nutrition awareness camp for pilgrims concludes

A seven-day nutrition awareness camp concluded at Haji Camp in which the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) gave dietary guidelines to pilgrims after their medical examination and nutrition counselling

More than 170,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah ahead of Hajj

Over 159,000 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

More than 159,000 pilgrims have arrived in Madinah. The pilgrims from several nationalities arrived through air and land crossings to perform this year's Hajj, Saudi Gazette reported on Monday

Ruet-e-Hilal committees to meet on June 29 for sighting Zul Hajj moon

Intending pilgrims should improve country's image: Mufti Shakoor

KP Govt organizes Pentecost festival for Christian community

KP Govt organizes Pentecost festival for Christian community

Auqaf Hajj Religious & Minority Affairs Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organized a Pentecost for the Christian community, said an official handout issued here on Saturday

Road to Makkah project, a testimony of Pak-Saudi relations: Ashrafi

Prime Minister's Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Friday said Road to Makkah project was a testimony of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia relations

Ahsan Iqbal directs to start int'l flights from Quetta airport by Aug 14

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday directed to operationalise international flights from Quetta Airport by August 14 to facilitate overseas Pakistanis from Balochistan

Cost of govt's Hajj package still lowest compared to other countries: DG Hajj

297,444 applications registered in e-draw for domestic pilgrims

PM thanks Saudi leadership for `Road to Makkah' initiative to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims