By Ajape Sefiu A.
The first batch of pilgrims to this year’s hajj on Thursday, May 9, 2024 arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah.
The 283 pilgrims from India were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdel Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat.
Speaking, Al-Jasser highlighted the ministry’s commitment to providing the best services to Hajj pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom.
He added that 7,700 flights will arrive through six airports during the Hajj season, with more than 27,000 buses in service, while the high-speed Al-Haramain and Al-Mashaer trains will provide more than 5,000 trips.
Meanwhile, the Makkah Route Initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s Guests of God Service Program, inaugurated by King Salman in 2019.
The scheme seeks to provide visitors to the holy sites with the finest possible services to help them perform their Hajj rituals easily and comfortably.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
