First Pakistani Hajj Group of 651 Pilgrims Arrives in Makkah from Madinah

MAKKAH: The first group of 651 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Makkah from Madinah, where they were warmly and systematically received by the Hajj mission officials.
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, senior officials including Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Somro, Chief Coordinator Makkah Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsud, Accommodation, Food and Transport Coordinator Zulfiqar Khan, Hajj Director Makkah Arif Aslam Rao, and Deputy Director Hajj Azizullah Khan were present at the reception.
The DG Hajj stated that all pilgrims were accommodated in the central area of Madinah, ensuring easy access to Masjid-e-Nabawi without any inconvenience during their stay.
He added that similar organized arrangements have been made in Makkah for accommodation, reception, and guidance of pilgrims.
Highlighting improvements, he said that building on the experience of a successful Hajj operation in 2025, further enhancements have been introduced this year in all operational areas, including arrival, transportation, accommodation, and movement to the holy sites.
Regarding facilities in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, he said that tent preparations were completed on time. Air-conditioned tents, comfortable sofa-cum-beds, and other essential facilities have been provided, while each pilgrim has been assigned a tent and bed number in advance to avoid any confusion during the pilgrimage.
He further explained that a coordinated system has been implemented to provide pilgrims with complete details of their tents, routes, and accommodation, ensuring a smoother and faster transition in Mina.
On accommodation arrangements in Makkah, he said that additional sectors have been added this year, while previously used quality buildings have also been retained, significantly improving overall facilities.
The DG Hajj also noted improvements in Nusuk card distribution and pre-arrival data management, which have helped streamline registration and administrative procedures upon pilgrims’ arrival.
He expressed hope that the Pakistan Hajj Mission would once again deliver an excellent performance this year and achieve recognition for its administrative standards.