04:30 IST · 17 Jun Urgent
Pehli Raat seating closes at 18:45 IST sharp
Seating for Pehli Raat Majlis closes at 18:45 IST. Mumineen arriving after this time will not be admitted until the first break. Coaches must depart hotels by 17:30 IST.
Daily updates
Operational notices from the Khidmat Guzaar team. Updates are timestamped in IST and pushed to the IVR helpline simultaneously.
Last updated · 04:30 IST, 17 June 2026
22:10 IST · 16 Jun Schedule
Daily Waaz seating time set to 07:30 IST
ITS scanning lanes open at 07:00 IST. Mumineen are seated by 07:30 IST for Waaz commencing at 08:00 IST.
19:45 IST · 16 Jun Travel
Mehmaan reception lounge fully operational
The Mehmaan reception lounge at Bandaranaike International Airport is staffed 24 hours through 28 June 2026. Services: ITS scanning, SIM distribution, currency exchange, light refreshment.
17:00 IST · 16 Jun Health
Hydration advisory for the Colombo monsoon window
Humidity is forecast at 85–90% through 20 June. Mumineen are advised to carry reusable water bottles. Mahal-us-Shifa clinics stock oral rehydration salts.
14:20 IST · 16 Jun Schedule
Mawaid timings confirmed across all hotels
Lunch: 12:30–14:30 IST. Dinner: 21:30–23:30 IST. Timings are uniform across all allocated hotels unless a subsequent update specifies otherwise.
11:05 IST · 16 Jun Travel
Local SIM cards now available at the airport
Complimentary 14-day SIM cards (10 GB data, local calls) are available at the Mehmaan reception lounge. A copy of your passport is required.
09:00 IST · 15 Jun Schedule
Hotel allocations published on ITS portal
Mehmaan letters are available under 'Ashara Mubaraka 1448H' on the ITS portal. Print two copies and carry one at all times.