As part of its efforts to bring the number of Hajj pilgrims from nations all over the world back to pre-pandemic levels, Saudi Arabia will increase Pakistan’s Hajj pilgrimage quota to nearly 180,000 for the upcoming year. A top official in Pakistan’s religion ministry confirmed this on Wednesday.
One of the most significant tenets of Islam is the Hajj pilgrimage, which is a spiritual journey. Every adult Muslim must perform Hajj once in their lifetime if they have the means. This includes visiting Makkah and Madinah’s holy sites.
According to Durrani, after the pre-coronavirus Hajj quota is reinstated, more than 179,210 Pakistanis will be able to perform the pilgrimage next year. In addition, Durrani stated that Pakistan has yet to receive written confirmation from Saudi authorities.
During the Hajj conference, which will take place on January 9 in Jeddah, he stated that the written agreement would be signed with Saudi Arabia.
He declared that Pakistan would be represented at this conference by either himself or the minister in charge of religious affairs. All Hajj-related details would be finalized with kingdom officials. During the visit, they will also try to reduce the pilgrims’ Hajj costs.
