Apps for Haj

Published July 18, 2019

SOMETIMES it amazes me how far technology and the human race have come.

Recently I was reading and learnt that now there are apps which pilgrims can use on their cellphones during Haj such as Mina Locator, another one for the dos and don’ts on Haj and another one for complaints. A couple of useful apps are: AlMaqsad, Pak Hajj Muavin, Rehnama-e-Hajj, Pak Hajj Guide and Tasbeeh Counter.

I think it is brilliant that the authorities concerned have come up with these apps to help pilgrims to perform their religious obligations with ease and comfort.

Muhammad Bakhtiyar
Kech

Published in Dawn, July 18th, 2019

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