Ibtesam Gul
MADINAH: The official visits to Riaz-ul-Jannah for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims commenced today at Masjid-e-Nabwi ﷺ.
The arrangements were finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by Madinah Coordinator Kashif Hussain, Director Madinah Zahid Sohail, and Riaz-ul-Jannah team lead Zubair Niazi. A total of 335 Pakistani pilgrims, comprising 173 men and 162 women, are scheduled to offer prayers at the sacred site after securing special permits from Saudi authorities.
To manage the influx of worshippers effectively, specific time slots have been designated.
- Male pilgrims are permitted entry from noon until Isha prayers, and again from 2:00 PM until Fajr.
- Female pilgrims are permitted to visit during hours set from after Fajr until 11:00 AM, and from after Isha until midnight.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs’ staff and Khuddam-ul-Hujaj (Hajj volunteers) are overseeing all movements to ensure an organized and seamless experience for the pilgrims. Officials emphasized that ensuring accessible and orderly passage to Riaz-ul-Jannah, a site of immense spiritual significance, remains a top priority for the Pakistani mission in Madinah.
