ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs announced the Hajj operation schedule, with the first flight to Saudi Arabia departing May 1 and the last on May 30, 2025.
About 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims are expected to perform Hajj this year, including 89,000 under the government scheme. Five airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Saudi Airlines, will operate flights, with the full schedule to be released by April 10.
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The Saudi government has made meningitis vaccinations mandatory for all pilgrims.
