Foreign residents from other regions in the Kingdom will not be allowed to enter Makkah

All pilgrims must secure their Hajj visas through official avenues

Pakistan requested a special quota for pilgrims who were unable to submit their applications on time.

As many as 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will offer Hajj this year.

Under the government Hajj Scheme, the traditional long stay will range from 38 to 42 days, while the short stay will be between 20 and 25 days.

Overseas Pakistanis would also attend the program as it is mandatory for all Hajj pilgrims to participate in the training.

Pilgrims will have the option to choose accommodation in Medina for a stay ranging from four to eight days.

He also mentioned that each pilgrim's mattress would be allotted specific number in Mina.