The Minister of Religious Affairs and Interreligious Harmony, Sardar Mohammad Yousuf, announced on Sunday that 90,000 pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia under the Hajj government scheme for the 2025 season.
Speaking at a press conference at the Haji camp in Lahore, Yousuf revealed that Hajj flights would begin on April 29 and assured the public that comprehensive arrangements were being made for the soft facilitation of pilgrims.
“The first phase of Hajj’s training was completed before Ramadan, and the second phase will take place from May 8 at the University of Punjab,” said Yousuf, noting that pilgrims from all over the country would be trained to ensure that they are fully prepared for their spiritual journey.
The minister emphasized that his visit to Lahore was to review Hajj arrangements, especially because a large number of pilgrims would leave the city.
“Pilgrims are Allah’s guests, and we want to make sure everything is in their place to serve Allah’s guests as best,” he said.
Yousuf also mentioned that the Ministry of Religious Affairs had issued additional instructions on pilgrim vaccines, as well as other essential preparations for their trip.
In addition, the minister stressed that the Government aimed to provide incomparable services to pilgrims during the next two months. He shared that he had detailed discussions with the Saudi authorities on medical services, transport and accommodation agreements for the HAJJ.
Yousuf also informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on these arrangements to guarantee a soft and successful Hajj season.
