Islamabad: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood, was present at the Islamabad International Airport, to see off the pilgrims departing for the holy pilgrimage of Hajj. This marked the beginning of the first Hajj flight operations from Islamabad.

The minister bid farewell to the pilgrims with prayers for a safe and successful journey, as they embarked on this sacred journey to perform Hajj.

The Federal Minister of Religious Affairs addressed the audience before the Hajj flight departed from Islamabad Airport. With 387 passengers on board, the first flight left for Hijaz Muqadas at 09:20 AM.

Maximum facilities have been arranged for the pilgrims, and assistants will be available throughout the journey to provide assistance.

According to Senator Talha Mahmood, 26,000 pilgrims will embark on their journey through the Road to Makkah project from Islamabad Airport.

Shazeen Bhagti and Saudi Ambassador were also present at the ceremony.