Maldivian pilgrims begin returning from Saudi after Hajj

Maldivian pilgrims have begun returning from Saudi Arabia after the completion of Hajj pilgrimage.

Two groups of pilgrims returned to Maldives on Friday; one group of pilgrims from Al Manasik Group and one group of pilgrims from state-run Maldives Hajj Corporation.

Islamic Ministry states pilgrims will continue to return until July 14^th.

Vice President Faisal Naseem oversaw the well-being of the pilgrims this year as the Ameer al-Hajj.

Four local pilgrims passed away in the course of the pilgrimage this year. 

Maldives received a quota of 1,000 pilgrims for this year’s hajj pilgrimage. In addition to Maldives Hajj Corporation, three private companies received 90 spots each to take pilgrims on hajj; Sisilfaru Hajj and Umar Group and Al Manasik Group and Al-Haramain Hajj and Umrah Group.