Jeddah, January 13, 2025: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have finalized the annual Hajj 2025 agreement, paving the way for 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims to perform the pilgrimage this year with enhanced facilities, including special accommodations in Mina at reduced rates.
The agreement was signed in Jeddah by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah. Pakistan continues to enjoy one of the highest Hajj quotas granted by Saudi Arabia.
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the agreement ensures top-tier facilities for Pakistani pilgrims. A key feature includes a short Hajj program of 20–25 days, which allows pilgrims to choose accommodations in Madinah for four to eight days. Each pilgrim will also receive a specially designed bag featuring the Pakistani flag, a QR code for identification, and other essential details.
Additionally, a dedicated mobile app will provide real-time updates, including flight details, group information, training schedules, live maps, and the locations of key sites and accommodations in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah assured full support for improving facilities for Pakistani pilgrims.
The Hajj Policy 2025 outlines that Pakistani women will require consent from their husbands or parents for registration, despite the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) permitting women to perform Hajj without a male guardian (mahram). Furthermore, children under 12 years of age will not be allowed to participate in the pilgrimage, as directed by Saudi authorities.
