Explanation

• The valley of Mina is divided into 5 zones for better organization and management during Hajj.
• These zones help in the systematic arrangement and movement of pilgrims.
• The division supports efficient management of accommodation, transportation, and other Hajj services.

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Explanation

• For Hajj Operation 2025, 450 Muavineen-e-Hajjaj/Nazims were selected.
• They were responsible for assisting, guiding, and facilitating Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj.
• Their duties included pilgrim coordination, guidance, and operational support.
• The selection formed part of Pakistan's Hajj management arrangements for 2025.

Last verified on 28-08-2026

Explanation

• The first batch of the Advance Party moved to Arafat on the night of 8th Zul-Hijjah.
• Their departure was at approximately 9:00 PM.
• The group consisted of members of Guiding Posts, excluding Nazims.
• The Advance Party was led by the relevant AC Maktab.
• Its role was to facilitate pilgrims' arrival and settlement in Arafat.

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Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Ziyarat is a mandatory (Farz) ritual of Hajj.
• It can be performed from 10th Zil Hijjah until sunset of 12th Zil Hijjah.
• Its procedure is similar to the Tawaf of Umrah and requires Wudu.

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Explanation

• Masjid-e-Khaif is located in Mina, near the site where pilgrims stay during Hajj.
• In the Mina Train Station classification, Masjid-e-Khaif is associated with Mina Station 3.
• It is one of the historically significant mosques in the Hajj area.
• Pilgrims may visit the mosque while staying in Mina.

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Explanation

• A person suffering from an active contagious (infectious) disease may not be allowed to perform Hajj.
• This restriction helps prevent the spread of disease among pilgrims in crowded Hajj conditions.
• An example is active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
• Such individuals may be advised to postpone their journey until they are no longer infectious.

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Explanation

• Meningococcal meningitis (Neisseria meningitidis) vaccination is required for people traveling for Hajj or Umrah.
• The required vaccine is the quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (ACYW).
• The vaccination certificate must show that the vaccine was received at least 10 days before arriving in the Hajj and Umrah areas.
• This requirement applies to adults and children aged 1 year or older.

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Explanation

• The Pakistan Hajj Mission hired a total of 273 residential buildings during Hajj Operation 2026.
• These included 65 Category-A, 193 Category-B, and 15 Category-C buildings.
• Accommodation was allocated through a flexible and operationally efficient model.
• The integrated strategy ensured optimum utilization of available housing capacity.

Last verified on 19-08-2026

Explanation

PITB is the main IT company involved in the automation and digitization of the Hajj operations in Pakistan, including registration systems, tracking, and complaint management.

Explanation

Hujjaj should make sure to take all personal belongings, including passports, wristbands, medicines, and other valuables.

Leaving things behind can lead to loss, confusion, and delay in departure.

It's a key guideline in Hajj Mission instructions to avoid such mistakes.