Makkah: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has expressed gratitude to the Saudi government for their effective Hajj arrangements in Saudi Arabia. During a meeting with Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Makkah, Yousaf acknowledged the new facilities being implemented at the holy sites.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Al-Hassan bin Yahya Al-Mnakhrah, Secretary Religious Affairs Abrar Ahmed Mirza, Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, and senior officials from both sides. Yousaf emphasized the importance of allocating drop-off points for buses for pilgrims from all countries to ensure efficient transportation.

Saudi Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Al-Rabiah assured that further improvements are underway for Haram transport services. He mentioned that starting next year, drop-off points will be distributed based on the number of pilgrims from each country. Additionally, Dr. Al-Rabiah announced an increase in the number of toilets for train-using pilgrims at Muzdalifah.

The Saudi Minister also commended the Pakistan Hajj Mission for its dedication and timely completion of agreements.