The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday informed that a total of 31,241 Pakistani pilgrims had safely arrived in Saudi Arabia through 53 flights as of Wednesday, May 31.
In an exclusive talk with APP, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Muhammad Umar Butt, shared details about the ongoing pilgrimage and the measures taken to ensure the well-being of the pilgrims. He said currently, over 27,000 Pakistani pilgrims were accommodated in Madinah, while more than 4,000 had already made their way to Makkah via modern buses. Upon their arrival in Makkah, these pilgrims were warmly welcomed in ‘Ahram’ by the Hajj guides, signifying the beginning of their spiritual journey, he added. He further informed that flights from Pakistan to Jeddah Airport would commence on June 5, to facilitate the smooth flow of pilgrims adding that this initiative aimed to further streamline the pilgrimage process and provide more convenience to the Pakistani pilgrims.
Umar Butt said Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro had recently arrived in Madinah from Makkah to oversee and review the arrangements made for the pilgrims. His presence ensured that all aspects, from accommodations to transportation, were up to the required standards, he maintained. In a commendable effort, he said the Department of Missing and Recovery had successfully located and reunited 25 lost pilgrims with their groups. Furthermore.
