MECCA (Holy city of Saudi Arabia): June 30,2023: As many as 1,400 Saudi-based Pakistani volunteer PHVG is a volunteer service organization comprising Pakistani expatriates.
The group operates within the boundaries of Saudi laws and regulations and works in close coordination with the Pakistani consulate in Jeddah and the Pakistan Hajj Mission. PHVG assists and provides guidance to pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina valley, Azizia, and Makkah cities of Saudi Arabia from the 10-12 of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, when Hajj activities reach their peak.
“Through this service, PHVG hopes to make the Hajj journey easier and more efficient for the pilgrims of Almighty Allah.
The volunteers were not compensated for their services, as they are devoted to helping and guiding pilgrims to seek the reward and pleasure from Allah
PHVG members would also provide wheelchair services for individuals who have difficulty walking.
Additionally, they offer Tawaf-e-Ziyara to pilgrims who become ill during the pilgrimage,” . “Each sick pilgrim is accompanied by two volunteers who escort them from the hospital and return them after completing the Tawaf.
