Today marks the beginning of the first phase of Hajj rituals in Makkah, as pilgrims prepare to depart for Mina. The majority of the estimated 1.5 million pilgrims from various corners of the globe have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for this sacred journey.
Among them, approximately 160,000 are Pakistani pilgrims, while an additional 400,000 are local pilgrims. Pilgrims worldwide are poised to embark on their journey to Mina today, with many having already been transported by buses, while the departure arrangements for others are ongoing.
