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Islamabad, May 27, 2023 (PPI-OT): The monitoring team, headed by Joint Secretary Arshad Farid Khan from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, conducted thorough inspections of hotels in Madinah today to address any concerns and evaluate the quality of facilities provided to residing intending pilgrims.
Radio Pakistan’s correspondent in Madinah Javed Iqbal reports that the monitoring team was actively engaged with intending pilgrims, taking the time to listen to their concerns, inquire about any issues they were facing, and diligently resolve them to ensure their satisfaction.
During an interaction with Javed Iqbal, a pilgrim from Lahore, Imran Saeed expressed his admiration for the well-executed and convenient arrangements made for the pilgrimage, ensuring that all pilgrims have a smooth and trouble-free experience. He said the Minister for Religious Affairs Talha Mahmood’s commendable initiative of providing a WhatsApp number to the pilgrims allowed for efficient communication and greatly enhanced the overall journey. He said flawless arrangements were made for transportation, meals, and accommodation, leaving no room for any issues or concerns.
Another fellow pilgrim recommended lowering the cost of the hajj package to the lowest possible level. Dr Hira from Gujranwala expressed her satisfaction with the seamless progress of the pilgrimage. She praised the Moavineen for their swift resolution of any issues that arose. Awais from Gukranwala also expressed appreciation on hajj arrangements. In a span of six days, a total of 19,000 pilgrims arrived in Madinah through 71 flights.
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