Pilgrims embarking on the journey from Makkah to Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway are greeted with a heartfelt reception upon their arrival.
Hajj Pilgrims Welcomed in Madinah with Zamzam Water and Gifts
As per the report from the Saudi Press Agency, the pilgrims are being warmly received with gifts and bottles of Zamzam water.
Their visit to Madinah holds a significant purpose of offering prayers at the revered Prophet’s Mosque and showing reverence to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).
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Pilgrims have the option to visit Madinah either before or after the annual Hajj pilgrimage. In the current year, a staggering number of over 1.8 million individuals undertook the Hajj pilgrimage.
In a separate development, Dr. Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan, made a visit to Madinah and participated in prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Alvi was warmly welcomed by prominent Saudi officials upon his arrival at the mosque.
During the previous week, the President, along with his family and staff, arrived in Jeddah to commence their Hajj pilgrimage.
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It is crucial to acknowledge that the Hajj is a religious duty for every Muslim who possesses the physical and financial means to undertake it. It is obligatory for them to embark on this sacred journey at least once in their lifetime.
In the current year, over 1.8 million Muslims from diverse regions across the globe embarked on a journey to the revered city of Makkah to partake in this sanctified pillar of Islam.