All intending pilgrims have been told to strictly observe the Saudi laws during their stay at Makkah and Madina and behave like responsible citizens at a Hajj training.

The Pakistan Hajj Training Council, Lower Dir chapter, arranged the training workshop at the Rest House ground. It was attended by more than 1,000 male and female Hajj intenders from different parts of the district and Bajaur Agency.

The council chairman Amir Azam Khan and vice chairman Maulana Sher Alam Khan were among the trainers.

The participants were trained on the requirements for performing Hajj and Umra, the Saudi laws, the geography of Makkah and Madina cities, as well as other places to be visited.

They were also given booklets and pamphlets containing information about prayers, Manasik-i-Hajj and Saudi laws.

Azam Khan said the Hajj training council have been arranging such trainings free of cost for intending pilgrims every year. The arrangements have made from donations by the council members.