Five Umrah pilgrims killed in Saudi bus accident

JEDDAH: A tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia claimed the lives of five Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, including three women, as their bus crashed while returning from a visit to the historic site of Badr en route to Madina. According to initial reports, the deceased — as well as most of the pilgrims in the bus […]

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Govt maximum of pilgrims for Hajj Minister

Govt Actively Trying to Send Maximum Number of Pilgrims for Hajj: Minister Islamabad – The federal government is making determined efforts to facilitate the maximum number of Pakistani pilgrims for Hajj this year, said Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, during a press briefing on Sunday. The Minister emphasized the state’s commitment to ensuring […]

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PIA launches direct flights from Lahore to Baku

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially launched direct flights between Lahore and Baku, Azerbaijan, with the inaugural flight PK-159 departing from Allama Iqbal International Airport on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The flight carried 174 passengers and was marked by a special ceremony attended by Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan […]

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Umrah visa will start on 14th Zul Hijjah 10th June

Umrah visa , start , 14th Zul Hijjah, 10th June ​The Umrah pilgrimage is temporarily suspended each year during the Hajj season to accommodate the influx of Hajj pilgrims and ensure their safety and comfort. In 2025, the suspension period is from 1st Dhul-Qi’dah to 14th Dhul-Hijjah (April 29 to June 11, 2025). There are […]

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Umrah will be completely closed

Umrah will be completely closed Umrah, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is subject to specific scheduling and regulations, particularly around the Hajj season. In 2025, Umrah1446 operations will be temporarily suspended to accommodate the annual Hajj pilgrimage. This suspension is essential to ensure the safety and organization of the significantly larger Hajj pilgrimage.​ Key Dates […]

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Shawwal Moon – Eid ul Fitr to fall on March 31

Shawwal Moon Eid ul-Fitr in Pakistan is anticipated to fall on Monday, March 31, 2025. This projection is based on astronomical assessments indicating that the new moon of Shawwal will be formed on March 29 at 3:58 PM Pakistan time. By sunset on March 30, the moon’s age will be approximately 27 hours, making it […]

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