Times of Islamabad

Ministry of Religious Affairs launches new smart technology for Hajj Pilgrims

Ministry of Religious Affairs launches new smart technology for Hajj Pilgrims

ISLAMABAD – Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced various Apps tohelp pilgrims’ during the Hajj and their stay in Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry has asked the intending pilgrims to use android phoneapplications to get Hajj related information and guidelines to performreligious obligation with ease and comfort.

The Ministry said Mina Locator App helps identifying user’s residence andMina Maktab, the route to different camps (Maktabs), train stations,mosques, hospitals and other important locations in Mina with the referenceof his or her current location.

Likewise, AlMaqsad App is a comprehensive 3D indoor navigation for MasjidAl Haram.

PakHajj Muavin App is an application to find Haji’s own information, groupinformation, building and maktab information, travel details, informationabout other hajis as well.

Rehnuma-e-Hajj App helps educate and facilitate Hajj pilgrims in performingManasik-e-Hajj.

It is in Urdu and the application has a simple to use interface withinformation readily accessible.

Pak Hajj Guide App provides information about Hajj preparation, how toperform Umrah and Hajj, Ziarat Madinah and what to remember etc.