Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Over 4,000 pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan to attend the Hajj this year

The KSA Haj Affairs Undersecretary HE Dr Hussein bin Nasser al-Sharif, has met with HE Orozbek Moldaliyev, head of the Kyrgyzstan's State Commission for Religious Affairs (SCRA), and his entourage.

The meeting focused on the arrangements and requirements of Kyrgyzstan Hajj pilgrims for Hajj in 2016 (1437), covering the organisation of Kyrgyzstan's pilgrims, their housing and transportation, and the services provided to them by Arbab Al-Tawaif Establishments, The Unified Agents Office, and General Cars Syndicate.

Source: Ministry of Haj, KSA. The Kyrgyzstan  delegation (left) with Ministry of Haj officials.
Source: Ministry of Haj, KSA. The Kyrgyzstan
delegation (left) with Ministry of Haj officials.
HE Dr Hussein stressed that pilgrims should be familiar with all instructions before arriving to perform the Hajj; make use of the electronic portal, abide by transportation plans and schedules, and coordinate with the Ministry of Haj accordingly.

The head of SCRA noted the achievements executed by the state, and thanked the Ministry of Haj for its cooperation and coordination with all offices of Haj affairs delegations.

There will be 4,100 pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan this year.

Interested?

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