Punjab Food Authority Faisalabad Conducted Hajj Awareness Training for Pilgrims at University of Agriculture Faisalabad
In collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) organized a special Hajj awareness training session for the pilgrims at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on 14-02-2026. The training session aimed to guide intending pilgrims about maintaining proper nutrition, food safety and personal hygiene during the Hajj journey. A large number of 4,400 participants attended the session, where the Nutrition and Food Safety teams of Punjab Food Authority provided valuable guidance to the participants.
During the awareness session, participants were advised to adopt a balanced and simple diet while performing Hajj rituals and to consume water-rich foods to prevent dehydration, considering the hot climate of Saudi Arabia. Emphasis was also placed on maintaining proper personal hygiene and food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses so that pilgrims can perform their religious duties in good health and well-being. The Ministry of Religious Affairs appreciated the awareness efforts of the Punjab Food Authority for promoting public health and safety among pilgrims.
