Thousands of Pilgrims from India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Pakistan Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2024: Seamless Experience Awaits with Saudi and Embassy Efforts
The first wave of pilgrims, including 283 from India, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for the Hajj 2024.
They were welcomed at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah by Saudi ministers.
Authorities expect 7,700 flights carrying pilgrims to arrive at six airports, with 27,000 buses and high-speed trains in service.
Indian Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan assured a fulfilling experience for Indian pilgrims.
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has collaborated with Indian ministries and Saudi agencies to create a comprehensive operational plan for facilitating a smooth Hajj experience for Indian pilgrims.
A new smart app, Haj Suvidha, has been developed to simplify the application process and address grievances.
The first two flights carrying 4,000 pilgrims arrived on the first day, with eleven more expected throughout the day.
A Bangladeshi Hajj flight carrying 415 pilgrims arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.
The country's ambassador, Mohammad Javed Patwary, welcomed the pilgrims at the airport, expressing satisfaction with the smooth services provided under the Makkah Route Initiative.
Saudi officials from various ministries were present to welcome the pilgrims and ensure a comfortable Hajj experience, as part of the Guests of God Service Program inaugurated by King Salman in 2019.
The first Hajj flights from Malaysia and Pakistan arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah expressed gratitude for the Makkah Route service pre-clearance arrangement, which will benefit 31,600 Malaysian Hajj pilgrims this year.
Pakistani Ambassador Ahmad Farooq welcomed over 2,100 Pakistani pilgrims on the first day, with a total of 179,210 expected to perform Hajj from Pakistan.
Approximately half of the Pakistani pilgrims for the Hajj journey will utilize government schemes, while the remaining will go through private tour companies.
The Pakistani government has prepared accommodations and essential services for the pilgrims, including a medical mission consisting of 500 medical staff.
The first group of pilgrims from South Africa arrived in Jeddah on Thursday.
Hajj is anticipated to commence around June 14 and conclude on June 19.
Authorities expect 7,700 flights carrying pilgrims to arrive at six airports, with 27,000 buses and high-speed trains in service.
Indian Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan assured a fulfilling experience for Indian pilgrims.
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has collaborated with Indian ministries and Saudi agencies to create a comprehensive operational plan for facilitating a smooth Hajj experience for Indian pilgrims.
A new smart app, Haj Suvidha, has been developed to simplify the application process and address grievances.
The first two flights carrying 4,000 pilgrims arrived on the first day, with eleven more expected throughout the day.
A Bangladeshi Hajj flight carrying 415 pilgrims arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.
The country's ambassador, Mohammad Javed Patwary, welcomed the pilgrims at the airport, expressing satisfaction with the smooth services provided under the Makkah Route Initiative.
Saudi officials from various ministries were present to welcome the pilgrims and ensure a comfortable Hajj experience, as part of the Guests of God Service Program inaugurated by King Salman in 2019.
The first Hajj flights from Malaysia and Pakistan arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah expressed gratitude for the Makkah Route service pre-clearance arrangement, which will benefit 31,600 Malaysian Hajj pilgrims this year.
Pakistani Ambassador Ahmad Farooq welcomed over 2,100 Pakistani pilgrims on the first day, with a total of 179,210 expected to perform Hajj from Pakistan.
Approximately half of the Pakistani pilgrims for the Hajj journey will utilize government schemes, while the remaining will go through private tour companies.
The Pakistani government has prepared accommodations and essential services for the pilgrims, including a medical mission consisting of 500 medical staff.
The first group of pilgrims from South Africa arrived in Jeddah on Thursday.
Hajj is anticipated to commence around June 14 and conclude on June 19.
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