First Hajj Flight To Madinah On May 9th

Pakistan is gearing up for its 2024 Hajj operation, commencing with the inaugural flight bound for Madinah on May 9th. As per the Ministry of Religious Affairs spokesperson, this year’s Hajj flight operation will span from May 9th to June 9th.

The capital city, Islamabad, will witness the departure of the initial Hajj flight to Saudi Arabia at midnight tomorrow. For the initial 15 days, all flights are slated to land directly at Madinah Airport, followed by flights primarily landing at Jeddah Airport from May 24th to June 9th.

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On the first day of the operation, 2,160 pilgrims will embark on their journey via 11 flights, with 680 departing from Islamabad, 330 from Karachi, and 670 from Lahore. Additionally, pilgrims from Multan, Sialkot, and other cities will commence their pilgrimage through various flights.

In total, over 68,000 government-sponsored pilgrims are expected to reach Saudi Arabia via 259 Hajj flights. The Hajj flight operation is set to conclude on June 9th, with the initial return flight bringing pilgrims back home on June 20th.