Listen to the article Only 23,620 Pakistani pilgrims will be able to carry out the HAJJ as part of the private program in 2025, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced Thursday, marking a significant reduction of more than 66,000 compared to the initially allocated private quota. The development comes after Pakistan received a total quota … Read more
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters/File Pakistan introduces a short Hajj program of 20 to 25 days. Pilgrims should choose accommodation in Medina for 4 to 8 days. Saudi minister assures better facilities to Pakistani pilgrims. Pakistan … Read more
Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca after Saudi authorities eased COVID-19 restrictions on October 4, 2020. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday said that all 79,000 applicants who submitted their applications to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage under the federal government’s scheme had been “successful” as the December … Read more
Muslim pilgrims tour the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2022. — Reuters To facilitate citizens, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that designated banks will remain open on Saturday, November 30 and December 1 to receive applications for Hajj 2025 across … Read more