Pakistani Pilgrims will fly to India for the first time in 75 years

[ghazi52]

Following the arrival of Indian tourists in Pakistan earlier this month, Pakistani visitors will fly to India for the first time in 75 years on a special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft on January 29.

Pilgrims used to travel to each other’s lands on foot or by Samjhauta Express. According to Ramesh Kumar, Member of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Pakistan Hindu Council, an agreement was made between the PIA and Air India to promote religious tourism between the two neighbouring countries.

 

[El Sidd]

What are the prime pilgrimage spots in India?
Which cities would PIA be serving in India?

 

[JackTheRipper]

What are the prime pilgrimage spots in India?
Which cities would PIA be serving in India?

May be Khumb Mela, Its like Hindus Hajj

 

[El Sidd]

May be Khumb Mela, Its like Hindus Hajj

I don't think so. The Maha Mela will be next in 2025.

This seems like a ziyarat not hajj visit.

 

[Maula Jatt]

Wait is this for Pakistani Hindus going to India for festival?
Or Muslims going to Ajmer etc?
Or both?

 

[mhosein]

Following the arrival of Indian tourists in Pakistan earlier this month, Pakistani visitors will fly to India for the first time in 75 years on a special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft on January 29.

Pilgrims used to travel to each other’s lands on foot or by Samjhauta Express. According to Ramesh Kumar, Member of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Pakistan Hindu Council, an agreement was made between the PIA and Air India to promote religious tourism between the two neighbouring countries.

I'm sorry but am I missing something here? What pilgrimage does a Muslim Pakistani have to visit in Hindu India? Unless it's for Hindu Pakistanis visiting Hindu Holy Sites in India?

 

[ghazi52]

As per the pact, both airlines would operate special flights in this regard. A group of Pakistani tourists would depart from Lahore airport on January 29 and will return on February 1, said the Pakistani News outlet.

During the three-day visit to India, the Pakistani pilgrims would visit the dargah of Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Sharif, Jaipur, Agra, Mithra, Haridwar and the dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi.

Dr Ramesh said that the visit would cost USD 1,500 to each pilgrim and an additional USD 200 would also be charged if they want a separate room during their stay in Agra and Delhi, The Express Tribune reported.

Notably, as per an agreement inked between Pakistan and India in 1974, the pilgrims can visit religious sites of both countries. The Waqf Property Board and the ministry of religious affairs arrange the arrival and departure of pilgrims.

 

[Pappa Alpha]

I hope they are quarantined when they return.

 

[Muhammad Saftain Anjum]

Pakistani pilgrims would visit the dargah of Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Sharif,

@Sainthood 101

 

[Maula Jatt]

@Sainthood 101

Thanks

I'm sorry but am I missing something here? What pilgrimage does a Muslim Pakistani have to visit in Hindu India? Unless it's for Hindu Pakistanis visiting Hindu Holy Sites in India?

Sufi saints

 

[Adonis]

I'm sorry but am I missing something here? What pilgrimage does a Muslim Pakistani have to visit in Hindu India? Unless it's for Hindu Pakistanis visiting Hindu Holy Sites in India?

19 Places Every Muslim Must Visit in India: Tour My India

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Surprisingly. India has the oldest Mosque of the subcontinent in Kerala...625 CE

 

[mhosein]

19 Places Every Muslim Must Visit in India: Tour My India

Find utter peace with some of the best holy places that are a must visit for every follower of Islam and are very significant to the Islam religion.

www.tourmyindia.com

Surprisingly. India has the oldest Mosque of the subcontinent in Kerala...625 CE

My friend, in Islam the only Holy Masajid Muslims go to perform pilgrimage are the Kaabah for Hajj or Umrah in Holy City of Makkah. While Ziyarah to Masjid-un-Nabavi in the Holy City of Madinah. No other site is considered as being classified for pilgrimage. So this is a very Indian misconception or a South Asian cultural thing, has nothing to do with Islamic Pilgrimage.

 

[Adonis]

My friend, in Islam the only Holy Masajid Muslims go to perform pilgrimage are the Kaabah for Hajj or Umrah in Holy City of Makkah. While Ziyarah to Masjid-un-Nabavi in the Holy City of Madinah. No other site is considered as being classified for pilgrimage. So this is a very Indian misconception or a South Asian cultural thing, has nothing to do with Islamic Pilgrimage.

Oh then..India / Pakistan don't have anything for Muslim pilgrimage?

 

[Baby Leone]

i wish they come back alive safely.

 

[-blitzkrieg-]

19 Places Every Muslim Must Visit in India: Tour My India

Find utter peace with some of the best holy places that are a must visit for every follower of Islam and are very significant to the Islam religion.

www.tourmyindia.com

Surprisingly. India has the oldest Mosque of the subcontinent in Kerala...625 CE

Theres little truth to that as its as legend goes.. but no evidence it was the first.

Oh then..India / Pakistan don't have anything for Muslim pilgrimage?

None..