ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Hajj Mission received an “Excellence Award” during a ceremony at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to mark the completion of this year’s pilgrimage, officials said on Monday, as Riyadh unveiled a new policy and timeline for Hajj 2026.
The recognition came at the close of the 2025 Hajj, which took place from June 4 to June 9 and drew millions of pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
Pakistan was among several countries managing large-scale contingents during the annual religious gathering.
“The Excellence Award is a recognition of the outstanding performance by our administrative staff, Hajj assistants and group leaders, as well as the continued support of the government,” said Director
General of Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, who received the award on behalf of the Pakistan Hajj Mission, according to an official statement.
