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2023 Hajj

Special Pakistani who performed Hajj on foot thanks Kingdom for ‘considerable assistance’ in visa process

Pakistani who performed Hajj on foot thanks Kingdom for ‘considerable assistance’ in visa process

  • Usman Arshad began journey on foot to perform Hajj from eastern Okara city in October 2022, arriving in Makkah by March 2023
  • Arshad acknowledges efforts by the Saudi government to ensure his seamless re-entry into Kingdom after expiry of his Umrah visa
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
More than 500,000 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

More than 500,000 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

By Arab News ·
Special Pakistan’s religious affairs minister lauds Saudi Arabia for excellent Hajj arrangements, ‘rapid’ transformation  video

Pakistan’s religious affairs minister lauds Saudi Arabia for excellent Hajj arrangements, ‘rapid’ transformation 

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Pakistan begins post-Hajj flight operation for pilgrims

Pakistan begins post-Hajj flight operation for pilgrims

By Shahjahan Khurram ·
First day-care center for young children opens at Makkah Grand Mosque to create ease for pilgrims

First day-care center for young children opens at Makkah Grand Mosque to create ease for pilgrims

By Haifa Alshammari ·
Internet usage surges in Makkah as pilgrims perform Hajj

Internet usage surges in Makkah as pilgrims perform Hajj

By Arab News ·
Makkah Route initiative serves over 242,000 Hajj pilgrims, including Pakistanis

Makkah Route initiative serves over 242,000 Hajj pilgrims, including Pakistanis

By Arab News ·
Pakistani prime minister congratulates Muslims from across globe for performing Hajj

Pakistani prime minister congratulates Muslims from across globe for performing Hajj

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Special Hajj 1444 begins as 2m pilgrims converge on Mina for ‘spiritual journey of lifetime’ video

Hajj 1444 begins as 2m pilgrims converge on Mina for ‘spiritual journey of lifetime’

By Rashid Hassan - Haifa Alshammari ·
Special Desperation over inflation undercuts typically booming Eid trade at Islamabad cattle market video

Desperation over inflation undercuts typically booming Eid trade at Islamabad cattle market

By AAMIR SAEED  ·
Pakistani Hajj mission commends Saudi Arabia for excellent facilities at Mina camps

Pakistani Hajj mission commends Saudi Arabia for excellent facilities at Mina camps

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Pakistan establishes main control office in Mina to facilitate Hajj pilgrims

Pakistan establishes main control office in Mina to facilitate Hajj pilgrims

By KASHIF IMRAN ·
Hajj underway as millions of pilgrims arrive in Makkah photos

Hajj underway as millions of pilgrims arrive in Makkah

By Arab News ·

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