ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and 黑料社区 reached Hajj Agreement 2020 in Makkah, an official handout circulated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Wednesday, adding that 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims would undertake their spiritual journey to Islam鈥檚 most sacred cities next year.
The agreement was signed by Pakistan鈥檚 Religious Affairs Minister Noorul Haq Qadri and Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Benten.
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony signs Hajj agreement in the holy city of Makkah with Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten on December 4th, 2019. (Photo courtesy: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony)
According to the press release, the Pakistani delegation demanded several facilities for their country鈥檚 pilgrims while interacting with the Saudi authorities.
It asked for an additional Hajj quota for Pakistan and said that the 鈥淩oad to Makkah鈥 project should be extended to other cities as well.
The official handout claimed that the Saudi minister described Pakistan鈥檚 participation in the scheme last year as 鈥渆xtremely successful.鈥
He continued that Pakistan鈥檚 request for additional Hajj quota would be taken up with the Kingdom鈥檚 higher authorities, though he also said there was limited space in Mina.
The two sides also agreed to set up a joint committee to address any possible complaints from the pilgrims related to Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat.
The Pakistani delegation will also hold official meetings with Saudi authorities on Thursday.
