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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff, extended warm Eid ul Adha greetings to the people of Pakistan. In a joint message released through the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the top brass of the armed …
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Pakistanis are celebrating Eid ul Adha today with heartfelt devotion and traditional fervour, even as regional tensions linger in the backdrop. From early morning, mosques, Eidgahs, and open grounds across the country saw large gatherings of worshippers offering special Eid prayers. Religious scholars reminded citizens of the enduring legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet …
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Hajj is a time for deep repentance and renewal. Pilgrims seek forgiveness and aim to cleanse their souls. The rituals—such as Tawaf, standing at Arafat, and stoning the pillars—represent submission to God, letting go of worldly distractions, and seeking spiritual rebirth. 2. Unity and Equality Before God All pilgrims wear simple white garments to symbolize …
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More than 1.4 million pilgrims gathered in Makkah on Wednesday to begin Islam’s holiest pilgrimage, the Hajj, despite blazing heat that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F). The pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, requires every able Muslim to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Wearing white robes symbolizing purity …
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Saudi Arabia officially confirmed the Zil Hajj moon sighting on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the Islamic month on May 28. As a result, the Day of Hajj (Arafat Day) will take place on Thursday, June 5, while Eidul Azha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6. The announcement follows observations reported by moon sighting …
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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will observe the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH tonight. The moon sighting will take place on Tuesday evening, 29 Dhul-Qa’dah / 27th May. The Saudi Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to look for the new moon. The sighting will determine the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. This month includes …
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In a major development ahead of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has approved an additional Hajj quota increase of 10,000 pilgrims for Pakistan. The move strengthens the already deep-rooted ties between the two nations and highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistani pilgrims. High-Level Request Yields Quick Results The decision came after Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad …
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LAHORE: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced that 90,000 Pakistanis will perform Hajj this year under the official government scheme. During a press conference in Lahore, Yousaf shared details about the upcoming pilgrimage. He confirmed that the Hajj flight operations under the government scheme will begin on April 29. Pilgrimage Preparations in …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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