The first groups of Pakistani pilgrims have arrived in Makkah Mukarramah from Madinah Munawwarah. 

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, pilgrims arriving in Makkah Mukarramah, dressed in white Ihram, were given a heartfelt welcome.

On the occasion, flower petals were showered on the pilgrims while they were served with Zamzam, dates, and cold drinks.

Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, accompanied by Chief Coordinator Makkah Dr. Mirza Ali Mahsud, Coordinator for Accommodation, Food & Transport Zulfiqar Khan, Director Hajj Makkah Arif Aslam Rao, Deputy Director Hajj Aziz Ullah Khan, and other senior officers, visited various residential buildings in Makkah Mukarramah and met with the pilgrims.

According to the spokesperson, all arrangements have been put in place for the pilgrims.

Under the supervision of the Main Control Office Makkah, Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj have been deployed to provide every possible support and facility to the pilgrims.