Saudi Hajj Ministry Sets Up Operations Room And Comprehensive Plan To Serve Iranian Pilgrims
JEDDAH, June 15 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has established a dedicated operations room to monitor the conditions of Iranian pilgrims around the clock and address all their needs in Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The initiative follows the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the proposal of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud aimed at ensuring the well-being of Iranian pilgrims and providing them with comprehensive services until their safe return to their homeland and families.
The ministry stated that its teams conducted a thorough evaluation of the services provided to approximately 76,000 Iranian pilgrims at their accommodations, ensuring the continuity of care and high-quality services throughout their stay in the Kingdom.
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