Islamabad, June 20, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Saudi government organized a Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah today to discuss Hajj arrangements and the implementation of modern facilities for intending pilgrims in Makkah Mukaramah. Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Talha Mehmood, attended the symposium chaired by the Imam of the Kaaba, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais. Briefing the participants on hajj arrangements, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah highlighted the implementation of modern facilities and streamlined procedures for pilgrims during the Hajj days in Makkah Mukaramah.

Addressing the gathering, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the Imam of Kaaba, extended a heartfelt welcome to the honorable guests of Allah Almighty on the sacred land of Hijaz. He emphasized that Makkah would be the gracious host to millions of pilgrims arriving from every corner of the world. After the symposium, Senator Talha Mahmood met with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, while also having a conversation with the Imam of Kaaba.

They exchanged good wishes and expressed their commitment to strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The leaders of both countries expressed their commitment to further strengthen the strong and brotherly relations. On the sidelines, during his interaction with Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Hajj reiterated the commitment to provide best possible facilities to hajj pilgrims this year.

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