14,662 Pakistani Pilgrims Arrive in Madina to Begin Hajj 2025 Journey
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- May 6, 2025
- 4:30 pm
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- Current Affairs
Pakistani Hajj 2025 operations have officially begun. Over 14,000 Pakistani pilgrims have already reached Madinah, Saudi Arabia. As shared by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a total of 14,662 Pakistani pilgrims landed in the holy city. They arrived through 69 special flights arranged under the government Hajj scheme.
On Monday, the ministry said that 2,563 more pilgrims would reach Madinah soon. They are coming on 11 additional flights. This is part of the first stage of the Hajj operation. It started on April 29 and will go on until May 31.
So far, over 14,500 pilgrims have safely arrived in Madinah. They will stay there for around eight days. After that, they will travel to Makkah starting from May 7. These pilgrims are among the 39,717 total Pakistani pilgrims who are expected to land directly at Madinah Airport. This is part of the new single-route system.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has advised all pilgrims to strictly follow Saudi rules. Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman, Secretary of the Ministry, reminded everyone to respect local authorities. He also asked them to avoid unnecessary talks or delays.
Muhammad Umer Butt, the spokesperson for the ministry, said that the journey to Makkah will happen in phases. Pilgrims will leave Madinah in the order they arrived. When this phase ends, new flights will land in Jeddah. Those pilgrims will go straight to Makkah.
Right now, 98% of Hajj visas for Pakistani pilgrims have been issued. The ministry is working fast to approve the rest. They want to make sure no one misses their flight.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Hajj mission has arranged good accommodation. Most of the hotels are near the Prophet’s Mosque. This helps pilgrims pray easily during their stay in Madinah. Food is being provided by thirteen different companies. The meals are prepared to match Pakistani taste and diet needs.
Many pilgrims are happy with the arrangements. Khurram Ahmed, a first-time pilgrim from Islamabad, said the journey was “amazing.” Sajid Ali Channa, who came from Karachi, is performing Hajj for the second time. He said things have improved a lot since 2019. He liked the food, transport, and how problems were solved quickly.
Mishkat Rehman traveled with her family from Karachi. She said the Route to Makkah project helped them avoid long queues. She called the trip peaceful and well-managed.
More flights are on the way. Pakistani pilgrims will keep arriving in Madinah over the next few weeks before they travel to Makkah. The Hajj 2025 operation is in full flow, and efforts continue to support all pilgrims. The Pakistani Hajj 2025 mission aims to make the journey safe, smooth, and spiritually fulfilling.
