MADINAH: The Pakistan Hajj Mission has so far received approximately 8,890 intending Pakistani pilgrims in Madinah yet who arrived through 35 flights operated by various airlines from major cities of Pakistan to perform their religious obligation under the government scheme.
The direct flight operation from major airports of Pakistan to the city of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) will continue for first 15 days following the launch of the pre-hajj flights operation on April 29.
1st groups of Pakistani intending pilgrims who completed their eight-day stay in the city of the Prophet (PBUH), offering 40 prayers in Masjid-e-Nabvi (SAW) will depart for Makkah on May 7.
Those arriving directly in Makkah will follow the reverse route, visiting Madinah before returning to their home country.
Upon reaching Makkah, the guests of Allah Almighty will perform their first obligatory Umrah.
Pilgrims are continuing to offer Nawafil (optional prayers) in Riyaz ul Jannah.
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fifth pillar and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity in the world.
Hajj pilgrims from across the world are converging in Makkah for a five-day communion with Allah Almighty to seek forgiveness for their sins and invoke His blessings, starting from the 8th of Zilhajj.
