First groups of Haj pilgrims arrive from Malaysia and Indonesia

The first groups of Malaysian and Indonesian Haj pilgrims arrived in Madinah and Jeddah.

A total of 450 Malaysian pilgrims were welcomed by Malaysian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Syed Omar Syed Mohamad Al-Saggaf; Malaysian Consul General in Jeddah Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak; Deputy Head of the Malaysian Haj Delegation Tengku Aziz Raja Abdullah; and Head of Muassasah Adila Dr. Yusuf Ahmad Hawala.

At a press conference with Saudi and Malaysian journalists, Al-Saggaf thanked the Saudi government for the “excellent arrangements” made to assist Allah’s guests.

He said the Saudi Arabian government had great respect for Malaysian pilgrims because of their discipline. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah had expressed this view recently during a meeting with him, he said.

Al-Saggaf advised Malaysian pilgrims “to protect Malaysia’s good name and image by adhering to all the rules and regulations set out by the Saudi Arabian government.”

Abdul Razak said 22,320 Malaysian pilgrims traveling on 64 flights would perform Haj this year, which marked a 20 percent reduction from last year. A total of 33 flights would land in Madinah and 31 in Jeddah.

He praised Saudi Arabia’s preparations despite the major expansion under way and was “confident” Malaysia's quota would return to normal in the next “two or three years.”

He advised all pilgrims to drink fluids and keep in good health so they are able to complete their Haj rituals.

Abdul Razak said the Malaysian government was constantly improving its facilities for Haj pilgrims. This includes its own fully staffed 24-hour hospital and medical centers in Makkah and Madinah and a field hospital covering Arafat and Mina. He said the consulate was working with the Haj organizers to ensure pilgrims “attain a complete Haj.”

Meanwhile, 450 Indonesian pilgrims who arrived in Madinah Tuesday, were welcomed by Indonesian officials including Nur Ibrahim, the vice consul for information.

Another flight arrived at Jeddah airport carrying 369 pilgrims from Padang. Ibrahim said pilgrims would arrive from 12 Indonesian cities. The last flight would arrive on Oct. 10.

Ibrahim told Arab News 168,800 Indonesian pilgrims would perform Haj this year. There would be 155,200 regular pilgrims and 13,600 special pilgrims.

About 800 Haj officials would be recruited in Indonesia and others hired locally to help pilgrims. The helpers include Indonesian students who can speak Arabic.

He said two medical camps with doctors and medical equipment would be set up in Makkah. In Madinah, the medical camp would be about 400 meters from the Prophet’s Mosque.

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I don hear.

Salam alaekum, I also had info that inaugural flights from Nigeria for this year hajj shall be by
14th September, 2013 and Lagos pilgrims are going to be among the first to be airlifted. Does anybody
knows the current hajj camp for Abuja pilgrims as I learnt on media that it might no longer be at Gwagwalada,
responses shall be appreciated

pls my ustaz nd ustaza in d house, can will create a fiqh section out of this thread. Pls jst say yes so dat we can work on it asap. Jazakumllah khaeran.

Nigerian govt dey spend o,spends on pilgrimage for both christians & muslims alike,its actually a waste of funds,the one for muslims even make sense as it is one of the pillars of islam but the one for christians are for them to just going holidaying, completely un biblical & unnecessary

May GOD b wif dem all

hope they oriented them sa? cos the Saudi Arabia Law is very strict oo.Nigerians beware!!!

dont worry guys cos i've already pack my bags and im trekking 2 saudi.

Click like if u like to join me.

aminah04: pls my ustaz nd ustaza in d house, can will create a fiqh section out of this thread. Pls jst say yes so dat we can work on it asap. Jazakumllah khaeran.

Yes

1st of all...

Barakallahu fikh to all going for pilgrimage ds year...


2nd of all...

May Allah make it easy for my parents to b able to make it to hajj b4 thier death,I also,all my luvd ones n all muslim ummah hu wish to make it dere...


AMEEEEEEEEEEEEN

Do you know, Indonesia is the most populated countries with Muslims.
Hit like if u learned something new

May Allah make it easy for them
One day i too will make it to Hajj.

Indeed, Allah is d greatest.

Mr Aboki: Allah Be priased...

Allah be Praised..


Allahu Akbar..

Ameen Sumo Ameen.

Candis009: 1st of all...

Barakallahu fikh to all going for pilgrimage ds year...


2nd of all...

May Allah make it easy for my parents to b able to make it to hajj b4 thier death,I also,all my luvd ones n all muslim ummah hu wish to make it dere...


AMEEEEEEEEEEEEN

It feels good to be a Muslim.

Nigerians going to this prigrimage should be well informed about the new respiratory disease in saudi arabia called the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).Please there should be a thorough medical check up for the prigrims when they are back from hajj to prevent the spread of this virus.A stitch in time saves nine.

Nigeria will start airlifting this saturday (14/09/13). The flag of will take place in d north.
Pray that Allah grants all Nigerian delegates journey mercy (amen).
Wish somebori can pay ma ticket( omo i no mind o)...mie sef wan go insha Allah

speeder: Do you know, Indonesia is the most populated countries with Muslims.
Hit like if u learned something new

yeah my broda we knw daz why I dream of going dere dey say is not far frm malaysia u cn jst take a train

aminah04: pls my ustaz nd ustaza in d house, can will create a fiqh section out of this thread. Pls jst say yes so dat we can work on it asap. Jazakumllah khaeran.

YES

Must you mention the xtian wether they go for holiday or not its not ur business...when they start lnsulting you, then posts will be hidden..no1 wil hide urs..if you av no opinion go to ur gallary n start viewing d photos.let lying dog sleep..

inshaALLAH we will all go there even if it is miles away and oceans apart .....barkaLLAH to those going this year

opei: Nigeria will start airlifting this saturday (14/09/13). The flag of will take place in d north.
Pray that Allah grants all Nigerian delegates journey mercy (amen).
Wish somebori can pay ma ticket( omo i no mind o)...mie sef wan go insha Allah

me sef wan go o. But with my own money In sha Allah. May Allah make it easy.

I am also preparing for Israel next one.
HAPPY TRIP TO HOLY LANDS

I urge all muslims going for hajj to pray for this country

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