MOGADISHU (SONNA) — The Federal Government of Somalia officially initiated the annual Hajj operations today, dispatching the first group of 432 citizens from international airports in Mogadishu and Hargeisa. The Minister of Endowment and Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali, presided over the inaugural departure ceremony in the capital, marking the formal commencement of the state’s most complex annual transnational logistical operation.
Addressing the departing citizens and aviation officials, Minister Robow confirmed that the federal administration has successfully dismantled the historical administrative hurdles that previously delayed or complicated the pilgrimage process. He assured the public that all current transit, accommodation, and documentation procedures are advancing smoothly and precisely according to the federal schedule.
Advancing the level of sovereign care provided to citizens abroad, the Deputy Minister of Health, Mohamed Hassan Bullale, announced a major structural upgrade to the national Hajj protocol. The government has directly integrated comprehensive medical coverage into the logistical framework. A specialized corps of medical doctors is actively accompanying the pilgrims to rigorously monitor their health and provide immediate medical interventions throughout their journey in Saudi Arabia.
This cross-ministerial coordination between the Ministry of Endowment and the Ministry of Health demonstrates a highly modernized, citizen-centric approach to managing large-scale civilian deployments.
