Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has urged the intending Hajj pilgrims to follow the codal formalities of Saudi Arabia in letter and spirit during the sacred journey.

Talking to the media, he emphasized the Two Holy Mosques are the places of worship and not arenas for political expression or displays of nationalism.

He warned that raising slogans, flags or engaging in any other irrelevant activity is not allowed at the Two Holy Mosques and guarding their sanctity is obligatory upon Muslims.