Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi congratulated Saudi Arabia on successfully managing Hajj 1447 AH, describing it as an extraordinary achievement made possible through the grace of Almighty Allah and the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Ashrafi stated that the success reflected Saudi leadership’s commitment to serving the holy mosques and millions of pilgrims from around the world annually. 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.
Ashrafi praised the crowd management strategy implemented during the pilgrimage as a model of international excellence. He highlighted that the operational plan for managing pilgrim movement represented a world-class example of effective crowd management, executed with exceptional precision, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.
The Chairman also commended Saudi Arabia’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, which had greatly facilitated travel procedures for pilgrims and provided unprecedented convenience to thousands of Hajj participants from different countries.