Due to the heavy monsoon rains that were lashing the twin cities on Tuesday, 36 pilgrims were left stranded at Islamabad International Airport.
Officials reported that 22 pilgrims were scheduled to fly on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and Saudi Airlines had confirmed the flights of 14 other pilgrims. However, they were not on board the flights to Jeddah.
The travelers claim they arrived on time but were not given boarding passes, leaving them stranded at the airport of the capital and in a difficult situation.
In contrast to passengers on the PIA flight, who received their visas late, Saudi Airlines passengers arrived at the airport late due to rain, according to airport officials.
The Airport Security Force (ASF) was called in as the pilgrims started yelling anti-government protest signs at the airport.
According to officials, a solution will soon be found as the airport works to offer passengers the facilities they need.
One million worshipers are expected in Saudi Arabia for the largest hajj pilgrimage since the pandemic.
Before the event, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Sudanese pilgrim Abdel Qader Kheder told AFP in Mecca, “This is pure joy.” “Nearly unable to believe I am here. I’m relishing every second.”
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