The Arafat Day will be observed on June 27 as the Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.

Javed Iqbal reports from Makkah that in pursuit of the Sunnah of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), pilgrims will flock in the morning of June 26 to Mina to spend the day of Tarwiyah.

Saudi Authorities are finalising arrangements at Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat. Beds, blankets, air conditioners and other necessary arrangements are at final stages in the tents valley of Mina.

Pakistan Hajj Mission is also working round the clock with an exclusive monitoring system under the supervision of Director Moavineen Sajjad Haider Yildrim for the facilitation of its pilgrims.

Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Talha Mahmood has also arrived at Makkah to review the hajj arrangements.

At Jeddah Airport, the Minister was received by Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro and other officials of Pakistan Hajj Mission.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister urged the pilgrims to show patience during Hajj and follow the rules and regulations of Saudi government being the representatives of Pakistan.

It is pertinent to mention that the Minister travelled to Saudi Arabia at his own expense and he will live with the pilgrims of government scheme to ensure all facilities for them.

During his visit, the Minister will perform Umrah and meet Saudi authorities to discuss the arrangements of Hajj.