Madinah, (SONNA) — The Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Mukhtar Robow Ali visited several hotels hosting Somali pilgrims in Madinah to assess the services being provided to worshippers performing this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
During the visit, the minister received briefings from officials at the Somali Hajj Affairs Office in Madinah and also met with Somali pilgrims to hear firsthand about the services offered as well as any concerns or complaints they may have.
The minister urged Hajj office officials to ensure Somali pilgrims receive efficient and high-quality services, stressing the importance of proper care and support throughout their stay.
More than 11,500 Somali pilgrims have arrived in Madinah this year to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. In recent years, Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has intensified efforts to improve services and welfare support for Somali pilgrims traveling from across the world.