First batch of Haj pilgrims arrive by sea in Jeddah from Sudan
The head of the General Authority of Ports, Omar Hariri, said that the authority has taken all measures to enhance the readiness to receive the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque.
Riyadh: The first batch of Sudanese Haj pilgrims arrived by sea via the ferry Amanah at Jeddah Islamic Port, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
The first batch consists of 1,519 female and male Haj pilgrims coming from Sudan. The pilgrims were presented with flowers, gifts and souvenirs upon arrival.
The head of the General Authority of Ports, Omar Hariri, said that the authority has taken all measures to enhance the readiness to receive the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque.
Measures to raise the levels of efficiency and performance for everything that would end the procedures for receiving, grouping and receiving luggage, and even their transfer to perform their rituals with ease and tranquillity, have also been taken.
