ISLAMABAD( WNAM REPORT): Pakistani women pilgrims credited the better Hajj arrangements and facilities to the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain.
They expressed gratitude to the federal minister for providing them with enhanced facilities and better services through out from travelling Pakistan to their residences in Saudi Arabia.
Sharing their experience, the women also expressed satisfaction with the clean and neat accommodations, high-quality and hygienic food, and the helpful and cooperative staff.
The women pilgrims were interviewed by a media team of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Madinah for use of social media accounts.
They acknowledged the efforts of the federal minister in improving the services provided to pilgrims, stating that they face no challenges concerning living, eating, traveling, or performing their religious rituals.
One of pilgrims, Nasreen Akhtar, from Sialkot, praised the cleanliness of her hotel and the quality of the food, and commended the performance of the cooperative staff.
Another pilgrim, Lubna, also from Sialkot, described the living environment as peaceful and praised the administration of the Hajj mission for taking proper care of the pilgrims.
Another pilgrim from Sialkot, Nida was thankful to the government for providing accommodation near Masjid-e-Nabvi, stating that it takes her only three minutes to reach the masjid.
She also mentioned that the staff quickly responded when she complained about a problem to visit Riyazul Jannah
A pilgrim from Pattoki, Shazia appriciated the good reception at the airport and the efficient transfer of luggage to the hotel.
She added that the pilgrims do not see any negligence in terms of performance, cooperation, or behavior from the supporting staff.
Another woman, who chose to remain anonymous, described the Road to Makkah project as beneficial and also noted that spices are particularly suitable in food.
Farzana Mughal from Sadiqabad said the arrangements made by the Pakistani government in Saudi Arabia have doubled her pleasure for Hajj.
“I feel as though I am with my own family again, after receiving the attentive care and support from the dedicated staff assisting us,” she added.
