ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani pilgrim couple celebrated the birth of a baby boy during this year’s Hajj and named him Muhammad, the Pakistani religion ministry said on Thursday.
The beautiful moment unfolded in the holy city of Madinah as the Pakistani couple from Balochistan welcomed the newborn, according to the Pakistani religious affairs ministry.
The Pakistan Hajj Medical Mission in Madinah is ensuring both mother and baby received required medical attention, while officials from the Saudi Hajj ministry also visited the mission to celebrate the occasion.
“They (Saudi officials) warmly congratulated and blessed the newborn’s parents, sharing in their happiness,” the Pakistani religious affairs ministry said in a statement.
“During the ceremony, gifts were given to baby Muhammad and his delighted parents, marking the beginning of a blessed journey for the infant.”
Abdul Wahab Soomro, a senior Pakistani Hajj official, expressed his best wishes to the family on the occasion.
“This joyful event will remain a cherished memory for the proud parents, connecting them deeply to the holy city of Madinah,” he was quoted as saying.
“Such moments reflect the unity, hope, and renewal that define this sacred journey for millions worldwide.”
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. At least 160,000 Pakistanis attended this year’s annual pilgrimage, which ran from June 14 till June 19.
The post-Hajj flight operation by the Pakistani government is currently underway to bring back these Pakistanis.
Pakistani pilgrim couple welcomes baby boy during Hajj 2024
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Pakistani pilgrim couple welcomes baby boy during Hajj 2024
- The baby was born in Madinah to pilgrim couple from Pakistan’s Balochistan province
- Pakistani religion ministry says Saudi Hajj officials visited mission to celebrate the occasion
Pakistan engages Saudi Arabia, China in bid to ease surging Middle East tensions
- Pakistan’s foreign minister stresses need for de-escalation in conversations with Chinese, Saudi counterparts
- Tensions in the Middle East continue to remain high as conflict between US, Israel and Iran intensifies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and China on Tuesday, stressing the importance of diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as the Iran war intensifies.
Pakistan has constantly engaged regional countries in efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Middle East, after the US and Isreal launched coordinated strikes against Iran on Feb. 28.
Iran launched fresh attacks on Gulf countries on Tuesday morning, where it has targeted US military bases in recent weeks. In addition to firing missiles and drones at Israel and American bases in the region, Iran has also been targeting energy infrastructure which, combined with its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices soaring worldwide.
Dar spoke to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss developments in the Middle East and ongoing deliberations at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement.
“DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s perspective, underscoring the importance of continued coordination and diplomatic engagement to support de-escalation and promote peace and stability across the region and beyond,” the statement said.
Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s foreign minister, spoke to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi over the telephone separately. The two discussed the evolving regional situation and broader global developments.
Dar underscored the need to ease tensions in the Middle East and the wider region during the conversation, the foreign office said.
Yi appreciated Pakistan’s constructive efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and stability in the region, it added.
“The two leaders stressed the importance of de-escalation and emphasized the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter,” the foreign office’s statement said.
The conflict in the Middle East has hit Pakistan hard as well, forcing Islamabad to hike petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per liter last Friday.
Pakistan’s government has also announced a set of austerity measures, which include closing schools and cutting down on government expenditures, as it evaluates petrol stocks and looks for alternative supply routes.
