PHVG holds awards distribution ceremony for Haj 1437H

[gallery size="medium" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="PHVG holds awards distribution ceremony for Haj 1437H" ids="116318,116317,116316"] By Syed Mussarat Khalil JEDDAH — The Pakistan Haj Volunteers group (PHVG) a non-governmental, non-political group with an aim to earn reward from Allah by serving pilgrims as they perform Haj, organized its annual awards and certificates distribution function at Lasani restaurant Madinah Road recently. Dr. Sajid Yousafani Director General Haj government of Pakistan was the chief guest. Asif Hasan Memon, deputy consul general Pakistan, Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah, director Haj, Choudhry Shahbaz Hussain, former federal minister housing and works (Pakistan), Yousuf Ismail, PHVG coordinator Riyadh, Yousuf Bhatti, coordinator Dammam, and Mohammed Ashraf Khan, senior member Riyadh, were guest of honor. A large number of PHVG volunteers, who performed duties during Haj 1437H, attended the function with wearing their PHVG green jackets. Mohammed Zia Abdul Hafiz, deputy coordinator, and Waseem Bukhari, media coordinator PHVG, highlighted the activities of the group from 2011 to 2016G. They thanked Allah that PHVG got an opportunity to serve the “Guests of Allah”. He informed that PHVG is looking for a legal cover to work more efficiently during the Haj. Hafiz told that audience that this year a group volunteer Mohammed Abrar Quraishi died in a road accident in Mina while performing his duties. On his sincere efforts PHVG has decided to start a project of sweet water well drilling and pump services in Thur region of Sindh Province in Pakistan as charity. Dr. Yousufani said in his speech that to serve the pilgrims is an honor and worship. Pilgrims coming to the Kingdom are the guests of Allah. These services are for Allah’s reward and pleasure. He praised the efforts of PHVG volunteers and said they are doing a commendable job. PHVG is a helping hand and an important pillar of Pakistan Haj mission. He assured that Haj Mission would continue to provide all possible support and cooperation to PHVG. He also presented shield and certificate to Umair Quraishi, son of late Abrar Quraishi. Mohammed Nawaz, founder member PHVG, thanked and distributed PHVG jackets, shields and certificates to more than 300 volunteers, supporters and media persons their services to this noble cause.