In Lahore, the training will be held from January 25 to February 2 at Faisal Auditorium, New Campus, Punjab University. Similar programs will take place in other cities, including Sheikhupura, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Sialkot, with the schedule extending until February 20. Pilgrims are encouraged to attend the session in their respective cities.
Here is the schedule for other cities:
- Sheikhupura: January 22 at Le Grand Marquee, 6 km Lahore Road, near Total Pump, Housing Colony.
- Mandi Bahauddin: January 23 at Crystal Marriage Hall, Phalia Road.
- Sargodha: January 30-31 at Arts Council Hall.
- Wazirabad and Hafizabad: February 3 at Bhutta Palace near Taj Garden, Sialkot Road, Wazirabad, and Jinnah Public Hall near Fawara Chowk, Hafizabad.
- Gujranwala and Gujrat: February 4 at Heaven Castle, Kangniwala Chowk, Main GT Road, Gujranwala, and Grand Continental Marquee, Bhimber Road, near Airport Chowk, Gujrat.
- Okara: February 6-7 at Government Postgraduate College, Church Road, opposite Qari Hospital.
- Sahiwal: February 8 at Arts Council Hall, Nishtar Road, near DPO Office.
- Pakpattan: February 9 at Al-Ghafoor Ground Marquee, Sahiwal Road, Jamal Chowk.
- Kasur: February 10 at DPS School, Lahore Kasur Road, Officers Colony.
- Toba Tek Singh: February 12 at SA Marriage Club, Canal Road, near Green View.
- Chiniot: February 15 at Johar Hall, Government Postgraduate Islamia College.
- Faisalabad: February 17-18 at Kewlum Marquee, Canal Bank Road, near Faisal Garden West, Canal Road.
- Sialkot and Narowal: February 19 at Jasmine Events, Canal City, Wazirabad Road, Sialkot, and February 20 at Narowal Public School, near Sialkot Bypass, Narowal.
- Pattoki and Jhang: February 11 at Crown Marriage Hall, Halla Chowk Bypass, Pattoki, and Government Graduate College, Adhiwal Chowk, Jhang.
This follows the annual Hajj agreement signed on last week, by Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Under the agreement, 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year, with commitments to provide special accommodations in Mina at reduced rates.
The Ministry has also introduced a short Hajj program of 20–25 days, offering flexibility in accommodation options in Madina. Each pilgrim will receive a bag with the Pakistani flag, a QR code for identification, and other essential information. A special mobile app will help pilgrims stay updated on their group details, training schedules, flights, and accommodation.
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During the agreement signing, both ministers emphasized the strong ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and the efforts to ensure better facilities for pilgrims. Chaudhry Salik Hussain praised Saudi leadership for their dedication to serving pilgrims, while Dr. Al-Rabiah assured full cooperation in providing the best services for Pakistani pilgrims.
This year’s Hajj arrangements reflect a commitment to enhancing the experience for pilgrims and further strengthening the bond between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
