National ( The cow news digital ) The first group of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims has successfully arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of this year’s Hajj operations with a warm and organized استقبال at the holy city’s airport.
According to official details, the inaugural flight carrying 155 pilgrims departed from Karachi and landed safely at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were welcomed with a well-coordinated reception arranged by the Pakistan Hajj Mission and Saudi authorities.
Senior officials, including Director General Hajj Jeddah Abdul Wahab Soomro and Director Madinah Zahid Sohail, were present at the airport to greet the arriving pilgrims. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and spirituality as flowers were showered on the guests, and welcome gifts were presented to them.
Traditional Saudi cultural music and the rhythmic sound of daf drums added a festive and spiritual touch to the occasion, creating a memorable start to the pilgrims’ sacred journey. Officials said the arrangements were designed to ensure comfort, dignity, and ease for the guests of Allah.
Soon after arrival, the pilgrims were transported to their accommodation in the central area of Madinah, where high-quality lodging facilities had been arranged in advance. Special attention was given to comfort, cleanliness, and accessibility to ensure a smooth stay for the pilgrims.
Hospitality arrangements included the serving of dates, refreshments, and a quality breakfast upon arrival. Authorities also confirmed that senior officials personally supervised the arrangements to maintain service standards at every stage.
To facilitate movement and religious activities, Nusuk cards were issued to all pilgrims, allowing them easy access to services and ensuring better coordination during their stay in the holy city.
The pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Hajj Mission. Many described their journey from Pakistan to Madinah as smooth, well-managed, and spiritually uplifting.
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Officials further stated that similar arrangements have been made for upcoming flights, with coordination between different departments to ensure uninterrupted and high-standard services for all pilgrims arriving in the coming days.
The successful arrival of the first batch marks the official start of Pakistan’s Hajj operations for this year, reflecting strong coordination between Pakistani and Saudi authorities to facilitate a safe and comfortable pilgrimage experience.
