Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain Thursday visited to Madinah Munawwara to ensure the seamless execution of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
According to the Ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, the primary agenda of the minister’s visit is to review the ongoing Hajj operation and oversee the provision of services to Pakistani pilgrims.
Upon his arrival, the minister engaged in comprehensive discussions with Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman, the Additional Secretary, who briefed him on the progress and challenges encountered thus far.
The federal minister personally toured various departments of the Pakistan Hajj Mission, ensuring that each aspect of the pilgrimage process was meticulously managed. His scrutiny extended to the Complaint Management Cell, located within the Main Control Office of the Madinah Hajj Mission, underscoring his commitment to addressing any grievances faced by pilgrims promptly.
Director Madinah Zia-ur-Rehman provided a detailed overview of the Pakistan Hajj Mission’s operations in Madinah Munawwara, highlighting the dedication and religious fervour with which the mission was serving the pilgrims.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister emphasized the significance of timely grievance redressal, hailing it as a testament to the success of the system put in place.
He expressed his satisfaction with the accommodations provided to Pakistani pilgrims in close proximity to Masjid Nabawi, acknowledging the efforts of the residents and the mission alike.
Chaudhry Salik Hussain further lauded the achievement of acquiring accommodations nearest to Masjid-e-Nabwi, lauding it as a milestone for the Pakistan Hajj Mission. He also extended gratitude to the Custodians of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for their unwavering support and provision of top-tier facilities for the Hajj pilgrims.