Islamabad, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki was reassured of the safe departure of the first batch of Pakistani female and male pilgrims from Islamabad International airport in the presence of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor Sardar Khan.
Bidding the pilgrims farewell, Al-Malki said the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz was keen to take care of guests of Allah the Almighty.
Makkah Route Initiative, now in its fourth year in a row as part of the Kingdom vision 2030, aims at concluding all departure and entry visa procedures and hotel booking at home.
For his part, Sardar Khan extended thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; HRH Crown Prince and the government of Saudi Arabia for adding Pakistan to Makkah Route Initiative, aiming at providing the best services for Hajj performers.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
