Thus far, 31,057 intended pilgrims have arrived in Madinah Munawwarah on 126 flights under the government system, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
Additionally, almost 2,000 pilgrims have arrived in Makkah Mukarramah through the Hajj 2024 private programme.
Limousine buses took the guests from the airport to residential complexes in Markazia, which are only a 15–20 minute walk from Masjid e Nabvi and Roza-e-Rasool (SAW).
In addition, starting tomorrow, May 24, there will be direct flights from Pakistan to Jeddah.
As one of the five pillars of Islam, the Hajj is a holy journey. Performing the Hajj at Makkah, Saudi Arabia, each year is a pilgrimage for millions of Muslims worldwide.
The event occurs annually at the same time, in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, which is a sacred month. Depending on whether the moon is visible, Hajj takes place from the eighth of Dhul Hijjah for five to six days.
Global Muslims celebrate Eidul Adha, a four-day feast, when they spot the new crescent moon.
