Post-Hajj flight operation to bring back 82,000 pilgrims started

Post-Hajj flight operation to bring back 82,000 pilgrims started

Islamabad (Web Desk): The post-hajj flight operation to transport over 80000 Hujjaj of government scheme has started.

The first two flights of the operation departed on Sunday from Jeddah airport to Pakistan. A total of four flights will depart from Jeddah on Sunday.

Four airlines including Pakistan International Airlines, Airblue, Serene Air, and Saudi Airlines will work together to facilitate the safe return of Pakistani hujjaj.

Officials of religious affairs and interfaith harmony, the Civil Aviation Authority, and the airlines concerned will welcome the returning hujjaj.

Besides, the departure of pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah has also begun while the first Hajj flight operation from Madinah to Pakistan will start on Wednesday.

A total of 38,000 pilgrims will be sent to Madinah while the last hajj flight from Madinah will reach home on second of next month.