Good news for Umrah pilgrims
18 July, 2024 18:50
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has slashed airfares for travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrims.
According to PIA spokesperson, pilgrims travelling from Toronto to Madina via Lahore for Umrah will get a 15pc discount on fares.
The PIA spokesperson stated that this discount is effective immediately and will remain in effect until November 15.
Earlier this year on April 4, the national carrier reduced the one-way fare for Saudi residents and work visa holders by 30% as well as 20% for Umrah pilgrims.
The discount applied from April 7 to April 11 allowed passengers travelling to Jeddah and Madina to benefit from it.
The Umrah pilgramage is undertaken year-round in the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The new Umrah season started last month, right after 1.8 million Muslims from all over the world undertook the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
It may be noted that Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking to increase the number of Muslims performing Umrah to reach 30 million a year.
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