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Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. During the three-day event, participants discussed ways to foster collaborations, enhance the pilgrimage experience and improve the services provided for pilgrims. The agenda for the forum, organized by the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

Ministry launches second phase of Hajj training nationwide

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday initiated the second phase of Hajj training across the nation, to educate intending pilgrims about religious rites, administrative matters, and host country regulations. The ministry, in collaboration with 40 resource persons, religious scholars, and leaders, has organized training sessions… Continue reading Ministry launches second phase of Hajj training nationwide

Rafiq-ul-Hujajj Committee announces training program for pilgrims in Abbottabad

ABBOTTABAD, April 12 (APP):Rafiq-ul-Hujajj Committee on Friday announced a comprehensive training program for pilgrims in Abbottabad district, that has scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The event will be hosted at Government High School No. 4, situated near Abbottabad High Court. All residents of Abbottabad district are cordially invited… Continue reading Rafiq-ul-Hujajj Committee announces training program for pilgrims in Abbottabad

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

All possible facilities to be ensured for Hujjaj intending hajj 2024: minister

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Friday said that all possible facilities will be provided to Pakistani pilgrims during this year’s hajj where special training programs were also being conducted at the district level through camps managed by the religious affairs ministry. In an exclusive interview with… Continue reading All possible facilities to be ensured for Hujjaj intending hajj 2024: minister

Umrah facilities spotlighted by Nusuk.com in Dubai exhibition

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Umrah performers, including those from the UAE and expatriates, discovered at an exhibition facility provided for them in Saudi Arabia through the digital platform Nusuk.com, developed by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Saudi Tourism Authority. Continuing until February 17, the ongoing exhibition at Dubai’s Festival City Mall… Continue reading Umrah facilities spotlighted by Nusuk.com in Dubai exhibition

Govt making efforts to facilitate pilgrims: Ashrafi

LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said on Wednesday the government was making efforts to provide optimal facilities to prospective pilgrims. Addressing the Tazeem-e-Harmain Al-Sharifain Conference, organised by Hajj Organisers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) Punjab zone, at a hotel here, he said… Continue reading Govt making efforts to facilitate pilgrims: Ashrafi

Aneeq reviews measures for convenience of pilgrims at Haji camp

KARACHI, Dec 27 (APP):The Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed reviewed the necessary measures for the convenience of pilgrims here on Wednesday. Talking to media persons, the caretaker federal minister said all necessary measures are being taken for the convenience and ease of the pilgrims. After 50 years, the Haji camp is being… Continue reading Aneeq reviews measures for convenience of pilgrims at Haji camp

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for visit to Shadani Darbar, Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP):Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 104 visas to the Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Pakistan to participate in the 315th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib, at Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, Sindh from 12-23 December. Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d’… Continue reading Pakistan issues visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for visit to Shadani Darbar, Sindh

IT Ministry plans to digitize Hajj operations

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP):The next year’s Hajj operation will be fully digitized in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications to make Hajj pilgrims aware of all issues in time and  resolve any kind of complaints immediately. The decision was taken on Wednesday at a meeting of the special committee constituted under Prime… Continue reading IT Ministry plans to digitize Hajj operations

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