Tag: Hajj

Hajj training for intending pilgrims held

FAISALABAD, Apr 25 (APP):A training session for 2,260 intending pilgrims from the two districts was held at Iqbal auditorium, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, here on Thursday. As many as 1,100 intending pilgrims belonged to city Faisalabad while 1,060 pilgrims from tehsil Saddar, Chak Jhumra, Samundri, Tandlianwala, Jaranwala, district Chiniot, tehsil Lalian and Bhowana. The training… Continue reading Hajj training for intending pilgrims held

Hajj visas from March 1; Makkah approves buildings to accommodate 1.2m pilgrims

ISLAMABAD, Feb 29 (APP):A Saudi committee in charge of housing Muslim pilgrims during the upcoming annual Hajj season in the holy city of Makkah has already licensed a total of 1,860 buildings. The licensed buildings can accommodate an estimated 1.2 million pilgrims, according to the government panel. Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Meshal… Continue reading Hajj visas from March 1; Makkah approves buildings to accommodate 1.2m pilgrims

Nationwide training of Hujjaj continues at tehsil, district levels

ISLAMABAD, Feb 29 (APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony commenced the first phase of training for intending pilgrims nationwide at the tehsil and district levels. Launched on February 12, this comprehensive programme is set to continue until March 10, in a bid to equip pilgrims with essential knowledge and skills vital for their… Continue reading Nationwide training of Hujjaj continues at tehsil, district levels

Private Hajj bookings set to commence on Friday: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Affairs and Pakistani Diaspora in Middle East and Islamic Countries, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Thursday announced that the private Hajj organizers would start booking for the Hajj 2024 from Friday, February 16, nationwide. Addressing a press conference along with Hajj Organizers Association of Pakistan… Continue reading Private Hajj bookings set to commence on Friday: Ashrafi

Short-term Hajj facility introduced for intended pilgrims: minister

LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has announced that this year’s Hajj is set to be optimal for Pakistani pilgrims, offering unprecedented facilities. He introduced a short-term Hajj facility for the first time, marking a notable milestone in the nation’s history. Addressing the start of the training… Continue reading Short-term Hajj facility introduced for intended pilgrims: minister

Mandatory Hajj ritual training to begin on February 12

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP):The first phase of mandatory Hajj ritual training for intending pilgrims of the Government Scheme will commence on February 12 in seven Haji camps located nationwide. A spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said in a statement that over 69,000 government scheme pilgrims will undergo training in two… Continue reading Mandatory Hajj ritual training to begin on February 12

Ministry to reveal comprehensive hajj training, biometric schedule next week: Aneeq

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Thursday said that the ministry plans to release the comprehensive training and biometric schedule for Hajj pilgrims next week, aiming to provide enhanced facilitation for the pilgrimage. Talking to the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al Maliky, regarding… Continue reading Ministry to reveal comprehensive hajj training, biometric schedule next week: Aneeq

Saudi minister announces operational start of this year’s Hajj season

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has announced the commencement of operational activities for this year’s Hajj season, 1445 AH, effective immediately. Al-Rabiah expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his generous patronage of the third edition of the Hajj and Umrah Services… Continue reading Saudi minister announces operational start of this year’s Hajj season

Speakers for effective dissemination of Hajj practices through strong media partnerships

JEDDAH, Jan 11 (APP): Speakers at the session titled “Media’s Role in Hajj: Perspectives from Local and Global Contexts”,  held Thursday – the last day of Hajj and Umrah Service Conference & Exhibition 2024, called for enhanced multi-media coverage and dissemination of annual Hajj practices through strong partnerships among various media organisations from across the… Continue reading Speakers for effective dissemination of Hajj practices through strong media partnerships

Minister leaves for Saudi Arabia to finalize Hajj arrangements

ISLAMABAD, Jan 06 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, departed for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to finalize the arrangements for Hajj. During the visit, the minister is scheduled to hold significant meetings with Saudi officials and evaluate the arrangements for Hajj. The minister will also visit Jeddah to attend the International… Continue reading Minister leaves for Saudi Arabia to finalize Hajj arrangements

PM for provision of best, inexpensive facilities to Hujjaj

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed that best and inexpensive facilities should be ensured for the pilgrims without compromising on Hajj arrangements. Chairing a meeting with regard to Ministry of Religious Affairs, he observed that for the performance of important religious ritual of Hajj, all steps should be taken… Continue reading PM for provision of best, inexpensive facilities to Hujjaj

Labours are loading relief items in a truck that would be send to affectees of Jaranwala incident by Secretary Auqaf, Hajj, Religious & Minority Affairs KP Dr. Asad Ali Khan

APP22-240923 PESHAWAR: September 24 - Labours are loading relief items in a truck that would be send to affectees of Jaranwala incident by Secretary Auqaf, Hajj, Religious & Minority Affairs KP Dr. Asad Ali Khan. APP/SYR/TZD/ZID
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