The arrival of intending pilgrims under government Hajj scheme begins in Madinah Munawwarah.

Radio Pakistan Correspondent Abdul Rehman Cheema reports that the first flight carrying 393 pilgrims from Islamabad landed at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Farooq Ahmed, Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, Director Hajj Madinah Zia ur Rehman, Consul General in Jeddah Khalid Majeed along with representatives of Saudi Tawafa and Pakistani airlines welcomed the pilgrims.

The intending pilgrims were transported to their residences in special buses.

Later, they were warmly received at their hotels and presented flowers, chocolates, dates and refreshments as per Saudi cultural traditions.

On the occasion, Ambassador Farooq Ahmed inquired about the well-being of the pilgrims and lauded the excellent arrangements made by the Saudi authorities, relevant departments and the Pakistan Hajj Mission.