Minister Al-Jasser Welcomes First Batch of Indian Pilgrims, Kickstarting Smooth Hajj Experience with 7,700 Flights, 27,000 Buses, and Advanced Transport Systems.
The Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Eng.
Saleh Al-Jasser, welcomed the first group of 283 pilgrims from India arriving for the Hajj season.
This marks the beginning of the annual Islamic pilgrimage where thousands travel to Saudi Arabia.
Al-Jasser reaffirmed the sector's dedication to providing a seamless and enjoyable Hajj experience for pilgrims, as instructed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The ultimate goal is for pilgrims to complete their spiritual journey safely and comfortably before returning home.
The text summarizes the preparations for the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which includes the deployment of extensive resources to facilitate the influx of pilgrims.
This year, there are 7,700 flights across six airports and over 27,000 buses in use.
Pilgrims also have access to the Haramain High-Speed Railway and the Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Line, which will run over 5,000 trips during the season to help pilgrims efficiently complete their rituals.