2-day International Hajj Conference begins

ISLAMABAD: A two Day International Hajj Conference, jointly organized by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Cultural consulate of Iranian Embassy, commenced here on Tuesday.

The inaugural session was presided over by Parliamentary Secretary Mr.Habib Ullah, Secretary Religious Affairs Mr. Shukat Hayat and outgoing Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Mashallah Shakree.

The delegates from China, Tajikstan, Iran and Bangladesh are also attending the conference. Besides foreign dignitaries, the prominent local Ulemah, scholars and political leaders are also among the participants.

In the inaugural address, the Secretary Religious Affairs welcomed all the participants and shed light upon the friendly relations of Pakistan and Iran. He also emphasized the need of the solidarity of Muslim Umah.

He said that Hajj provides an excellent opportunity to promoteinteraction among the Muslims world over.

Hajj, he said, is an occasion which allows the Umah to forget alldifferences and stand united. The Parliamentary Secretary Habib Ullah highlighted cultural, religious and historical relation between Pakistan and Iran.

Mashallah Shakree extended thanks on the behalf of Iranian Government to the Government of Pakistan for arranging this conference.

It is pertinent to mention here that various scholars will present their papers during the conference. The conference will conclude on Wednesday evening.