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Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed the annual Hajj agreement for 2025, aiming to provide optimal facilities for Pakistani pilgrims.
According to Radio Pakistan, the agreement was signed by the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah.
Under the new agreement, a total of 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will be able to perform Hajj. The agreement also includes provisions for offering special accommodations in Mina at reduced rates to enhance the experience for Pakistani pilgrims.
During the signing, Saudi Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah assured that all possible support would be extended to ensure better facilities for the pilgrims from Pakistan.