Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Ink Deal for 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage
— January 14, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AIA) Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark agreement on Monday, paving the way for 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj in 2025.
The accord, inked by Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, ensures Pakistani pilgrims will receive top-notch facilities during their stay in the kingdom.
As part of the agreement, pilgrims will be offered special accommodations in Mina at discounted rates. A mobile app will also be launched to provide pilgrims with real-time updates on their itinerary, accommodations, and other essential information.
Hussain lauded the Saudi government’s efforts to provide excellent facilities for pilgrims, highlighting the strong bond between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia based on shared faith, history, and culture.
The Saudi minister assured that every possible cooperation would be extended to Pakistani pilgrims, underscoring the kingdom’s commitment to enhancing bilateral ties.