Post-Hajj opto conclude on July 10
'The post-Hajj operation will commence from Saturday till October 16,' a PIA official said. PHOTO: REUTERS
Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Monday praised Pakistan's Hajj Mission for its exemplary arrangements for pilgrims during Hajj 2025 and announced that the post-Hajj operation will conclude on July 10.
Talking to media persons after visiting various sections of the Pakistan Hajj Mission, the minister said that following the successful completion of the pre-Hajj operation, the second phase has commenced and is scheduled to end on July 10.
He said over 11,000 Hujjaj, including around 3,000 from Madinah, have returned to Pakistan so far.
Preparations for Hajj 2026 have also been initiated, as the Saudi Hajj policy and timeline for next year have been received, allowing for timely and efficient planning, he added.
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'The post-Hajj operation will commence from Saturday till October 16,' a PIA official said. PHOTO: REUTERS Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Monday praised Pakistan's Hajj Mission for its exemplary arrangements for pilgrims during Hajj 2025 and announced that the post-Hajj operation will conclude on July 10. Talking to media persons after visiting various sections of the Pakistan Hajj Mission, the minister said that following the successful completion of the pre-Hajj operation, the second phase has commenced and is scheduled to end on July 10. He said over 11,000 Hujjaj, including around 3,000 from Madinah, have returned to Pakistan so far. Preparations for Hajj 2026 have also been initiated, as the Saudi Hajj policy and timeline for next year have been received, allowing for timely and efficient planning, he added.
