Saudi Arabia: First batch of Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrives in Medina
More than 1.8 million pilgrims are expected for the Hajj season this year
Dubai: The first group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims from arrived in Medina on Sunday, marking the beginning of their sacred journey.
The Passports Office at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport efficiently completed entry procedures for arriving pilgrims.
The General Directorate of Passports confirmed that it has mobilised all available resources to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims as more than 1.8 million pilgrims are expected for the Hajj season 2025.
=This includes equipping border control platforms with advanced technologies and deploying qualified, multilingual personnel to ensure smooth processing.
The authority also reiterated its full readiness to receive pilgrims arriving through air, land and seaports, as part of its integrated operational plan for the Hajj season.
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