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Pakistani Pilgrims to Spend Rs9.94 Billion on Sacrificial Animals for Hajj 2025

Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj in 2025 will collectively spend approximately Rs9.94 billion on sacrificial animals, according to sources within the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA). Each pilgrim under the government Hajj scheme is contributing Rs55,500 for this religious obligation. Over 35,000 pilgrims have already deposited Rs1.94 billion for the sacrifice, demonstrating the organized efforts to …

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Hajj 2025: 300 Seats Allocated for Low-Income Workers

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the Hajj Labour Quota for 2025, reserving 300 seats for low-income workers. Nominations have been invited from public and corporate sector organisations for workers in grades equivalent to Scale 1 to 9, including labourers, industrial workers, and miners. The ministry’s spokesperson, Muhammad Umar Butt, …

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Federal Cabinet Approves Hajj Policy for 2025, Quotas and Packages Announced

The federal cabinet has approved the Hajj policy for the upcoming pilgrimage year, as revealed in a circulation summary on Thursday. Sources informed that the cost of the official package for the Holy Pilgrimage is estimated to be between Rs10,75,000 and Rs11,75,000. According to insider information, approximately 179,000 pilgrims from Pakistan will be permitted to perform …

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Pakistani Beggars in Saudi Arabia Disrupt Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has issued a stern warning to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs about the rising issue of Pakistani beggars in Saudi Arabia. These individuals are entering the kingdom under Umrah visas. Sources indicate that Saudi authorities are increasingly concerned about the growing number of beggars arriving for religious pilgrimages. They warned …

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Saudi Arabia Decides to Lift Restrictions for Hajj

Hajj is a sacred form of worship in which Muslims from all over the world visit Makkah and perform Hajj. Muslims are required to perform Hajj once in their lifetime. Every year, millions of Muslims visit Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. However, the situation changed after the pandemic as Saudi Arabia curbed the number of …

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Mosques will remain open in Ramazan, Noorul Haq Qadri

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri, said that mosques across Pakistan will remain open during Ramazan while adhering to COVID-19 basic operating protocols. He urged citizens to exercise restraint while carrying out their religious duties. In response to a query, the minister said that Hajj arrangements will be done in …

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