ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has congratulated the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the successful management of the Hajj season 1447 AH, describing it as an extraordinary achievement made possible through the grace of Almighty Allah and the visionary leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
“The success of this year’s Hajj reflected the Saudi leadership’s unwavering commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and the millions of pilgrims who travel annually to the holy sites from around the world,” he said in a statement on Saturday. Ashrafi h said the comprehensive planning, continuous supervision, and ongoing development of Hajj services under the guidance of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had resulted in one of the most successful pilgrimage seasons in recent years.
He particularly praised the crowd management strategy implemented during the pilgrimage, describing it as a model of international excellence. “The operational plan for managing pilgrim movement represented a world-class example of effective crowd management. It was part of a comprehensive system that was executed with exceptional precision, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail,” he added. Ashrafi also commended the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance programs, infrastructure, and services designed to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of pilgrims from their arrival in Saudi Arabia until their departure after completing the sacred rites.
He highlighted the significance of the Makkah Route Initiative, saying the project had greatly facilitated travel procedures for pilgrims and provided unprecedented convenience to thousands of Hajj participants from different countries.
Concluding his remarks, Ashrafi prayed for the continued health and success of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and asked Allah Almighty to accept the Hajj and good deeds of the pilgrims and grant them a safe return to their homes with a blessed and accepted pilgrimage.
