Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign 2025 Hajj agreement

January 13, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the annual Hajj agreement in 2025, introducing a short Hajj program of 20 to 25 days to make the Hajj journey more accessible, easier, and comfortable.

This agreement was signed between Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah, as per the press release issued today.

The agreement includes a commitment to provide the best possible facilities for Pakistani pilgrims, who will be offered special accommodation in Mina at reduced rates.

A special mobile app will provide all the information to the pilgrims on their mobile phones, enabling them to stay updated about their Hajj group's details, training schedule, and flight information.

The app will also include accommodation details in Saudi Arabia, along with live maps and locations of sites during Hajj.

Pilgrims will have the option to choose their accommodation in Medina for a duration of four to eight days.

Each pilgrim will receive a specially designed bag containing the Pakistani flag, a QR code for identification, and relevant information.

Under the agreement, 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year.

The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umra Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah assured to provide all possible support for better facilities for Pakistani pilgrims.

Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain will participate in a four-day international Hajj conference and expo organized by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj in Jeddah.

Additional agreements will be made with institutions and companies responsible for providing facilities to pilgrims.

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