Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Meets Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh to Boost Bilateral Ties
    June 2, 2025
    AU Commission Chairperson Meets Bill Gates to Bolster Africa’s Development Priorities
    June 2, 2025
    Galmudug President Launches Voter Registration Campaign in Dhuusamareeb
    June 2, 2025
    U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS Militants in Somalia
    June 2, 2025
    Ambassador Jabril Commends Somali Community in Kisumu for Their Role in Commerce and Cultural Diversity
    June 1, 2025
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Israel kills 2 Gaza aid seekers as UN warns of ‘catastrophic hunger’
    May 31, 2025
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    UNA Participates in International Conference on Islamophobia in Azerbaijan
    May 27, 2025
    At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting
    May 26, 2025
    Runway lights weren’t working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
    May 24, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    Nation First, Politics Later: PM Hamza Appeals to Youth Amid Growing Political Tensions
    May 24, 2025
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to be present at the signing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 30.
    China Leads Historic Effort to Establish International Mediation Body
    May 24, 2025
    From Yunnan to Somalia: A Path Out of Poverty
    May 13, 2025
    Doha Hosts the 26th Session of the Council Conference of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy
    May 4, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
    Collaboration of ICT transformation for digital Infrastructure
    October 24, 2023
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Mogadishu Stadium to Host Star-Studded Match Featuring Somali Legends and International Football Icons
    May 27, 2025
    Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues
    January 5, 2025
    Galmudug wins the Inter-State Football Tournament
    January 29, 2024
    Somalia set for two int’l friendlies ahead of WC qualifier clashes against Algeria and Uganda
    October 10, 2023
    Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
    October 3, 2023
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
    Quay Renovation Works – Supply and Installation of Fenders and Bollards
    April 11, 2025
Reading: Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Announces Arrival of 1.2 Million Pilgrims, Stresses Adherence to Regulations
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Local News > Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Announces Arrival of 1.2 Million Pilgrims, Stresses Adherence to Regulations
Local NewsWorld News

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Announces Arrival of 1.2 Million Pilgrims, Stresses Adherence to Regulations

By Abdiqani Abdullahi
Last updated: June 7, 2024
3 Min Read
Share

Riyadh, June 7, 2024

Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from various countries around the world. He said that all stages of their journey have proceeded smoothly and that the pilgrims are in excellent health.

Speaking at a government press conference in Riyadh, Al-Rabiah emphasized Saudi Arabia’s longstanding commitment since its establishment to serving the guests of God. He highlighted the significant efforts made by the wise leadership to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques and holy sites, ensuring they can perform their rituals with ease and reassurance while receiving the highest levels of care and attention. He stressed the importance of adhering to regulations and instructions and cooperation to ensure comprehensive service for all pilgrims.

Al-Rabiah pointed to the launch of an international campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of violating Hajj regulations, fake campaigns, and electronic fraud practices. This campaign spans more than 20 countries globally.

Meanwhile, the national campaign “No Hajj without a Permit,” led by the Ministry of Interior and the Emirate of the Mecca Region, aims to raise awareness and enforce the regulations that organize Hajj, ensuring that all pilgrims can complete their rituals comfortably and orderly.

“We have taken measures to select companies specialized in hospitality with distinguished expertise and strong financial capabilities,” Al-Rabiah said. “Previously, pilgrims from Europe, America, and countries without organized Hajj delegations faced issues with services arranged through tourism offices in these countries, affecting their experiences, the prices, and the services provided. Additionally, some pilgrims became victims of fraudulent practices. Since 1443 AH, we have organized applications for pilgrims from these regions, initially covering Europe and America, wherein applications are submitted electronically, directly without resorting to middlemen or tourism offices to ensure that pilgrims receive the agreed upon services. Last year, we expanded further, going from covering 67 countries to 126 countries.”

To enhance the efficiency of workers within the Hajj system, Al-Rabiah explained that over the past months, more than 120,000 workers and leaders of pilgrim groups have undergone training. Over 2,500 training workshops have been conducted in multiple languages within the Kingdom and 10 more internationally.

He underlined that Saudi Arabia has harnessed and mobilized all resources to ensure the success of Hajj 1445 AH.

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

CultureEducationLocal News
November 23, 2024

Kenya’s small farmers find respite in avocados amid changing climate

NAIROBI(SONNA) As crop diseases and pests rise in Kenya amid a rapidly changing climate that…

March 11, 2023

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Meets Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh to Boost Bilateral Ties

Djibouti City, Djibouti – June 2, 2025 – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic…

June 2, 2025

Nimcaan Hilaac appointed to lead Waberi National Band

Mogadishu (SONNA)-Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed…

March 3, 2020

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

ATMIS Deputy Force Commander visits troops in Baidoa to assess their welfare and ongoing military operations

Baidoa, Tuesday 26 April 2023 -The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support…

Local News
April 26, 2023

SoDMA provides critical assistance to residents in Bula Haji which was recently liberated

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Somali Disaster Management Agency has provided critical assistance, such as tents, mosquito nets, and medicines, to…

Local News
June 25, 2024

Somalia, Oman discuss developments of Ports in the country

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of Somalia, H.E Mohmud Aden Geesood, received a delegation led…

Local News
February 23, 2025

Breaking News: Boat Carrying Weapons to Al-Shabaab Destroyed Off Somali Coast

Mogadishu, SONNA – A vessel transporting weapons to the militant group Al-Shabaab has been destroyed off the coast of Somalia in…

Local News
April 17, 2025

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?