The Ministry of Religious Affairs is responsible for the pilgrimage beyond Pakistan, Muslims pilgrims visits to Saudi Arabia for Umra & Hajj and India for Ziarat. It is also responsible for the welfare and safety of pilgrims and zairines.

The Hajj is the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah during the month of Dhu'l-Hijjah. The performance of the Hajj is the fifth of the five pillars of Islam. For every Muslim able to perform Hajj, it is mandatory to make the journey at least once; for all Muslims it is the journey of a lifetime.