Stranded Hajj Pilgrims Permitted To Leave For Jeddah
Faizan Hashmi Published July 06, 2022 | 10:05 PM
Over 148 Hajj pilgrims stranded at Lahore, Peshawar and Islamabad airports have especially been permitted to leave for Jeddah to perform Hajj, said spokesman Ministry for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Jul, 2022 ) :Over 148 Hajj pilgrims stranded at Lahore, Peshawar and Islamabad airports have especially been permitted to leave for Jeddah to perform Hajj, said spokesman Ministry for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
In a statement, he said Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor thanked Saudi authorities for granting the permission. Minister had also lauded the efforts of Pakistan ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Hajj Mission for making possible the permission to stranded Pakistanis.
Hajj visa holders were allowed to land at Jeddah Airport by 12 midnight of 7th Zilhaj. Hajj visa holders would be able to travel to Jeddah Airport by any flight.
About 123 stranded Hajj pilgrims of private scheme were being sent to Saudi Arabia through the flights of Air Blue and Saudi Air.
While some 25 Hajj pilgrims stranded at Islamabad Airport were leaving from Peshawar and Lahore Airports.
Holders of Hajj visas can also arrive at Jeddah Airport ahead of schedule on the first available flight, said spokesman.
Pakistan Hajj Mission staff was present at Jeddah Airport to guide and facilitate the pilgrims.
Public and private pilgrims who have missed the flight should immediately contact the relevant Hajj camp or Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs).
Hajj pilgrims who missed the Hajj flights were being contacted through Hajj camps, said the spokesman.
Meanwhile, a contingent of Mauvineen e Hajj left for Mina toguide the pilgrims at the entrances of Mina and at important places.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities ..
Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations t ..
Sharjah Police launches 'Your belongings, your responsibility' awareness campaig ..
Dubai Police displays Innovative Tourism Security Services at 'ATM 2024'
Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal not part of national squad for Ireland, England: Bab ..
Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers
Cultural events hallmark of a nation, Director RAC
Iraq hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': security, health sources
Stocks rise on renewed hopes of rate cuts
PM assures all-out support to Saudi investment
S.Africa building collapse traps 48 workers: city hall
Nilofar lauds efforts for development of national document aimed promoting balan ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Provincial capital endures scorching heat
7 hours ago -
SU to conduct semester examinations from May 20
7 hours ago -
Progress, prosperity of Balochistan, among govt’s top priorities: President
7 hours ago -
Cultural events hallmark of a nation, Director RAC
7 hours ago -
PM assures all-out support to Saudi investment
8 hours ago -
Nilofar lauds efforts for development of national document aimed promoting balanced approach to pare ..
8 hours ago
-
US Amabassador Donald Blome calls on Opposition Leader in NA Omar Ayub
8 hours ago -
President Zardari's visit to have positive effects on political, economic situation of Balochistan: ..
8 hours ago -
0.5 mln tons of wheat to buy from farmers of Balochistan: Minister
9 hours ago -
Transforming Punjab Agriculture Plan to be game changer for farmers: Minister
9 hours ago -
5th meeting of KP cabinet held; takes various decisions
9 hours ago -
2 minors dead, 4 injured in Bannu roof collapsed
9 hours ago