JEDDAH: Interior Minister Prince Ahmed, who is also chairman of the Supreme Haj Committee, has extended the last date to obtain Haj permits for expatriate pilgrims in Jeddah by two more days to Oct. 23, said Commander of Passport Forces for Haj Brig. Aed Al-Harbi.
Initially the last date for permits was Oct. 21, but the date was extended in view of the volume of applications for tasrih that could not be completed by that time. The Passport Department issues permits the same day it receives the applications.
Prince Ahmed also approved the organization, security, utility and precautionary plans that are to be implemented by various departments for Haj.
These plans detail the precise tasks and roles of each department including the number of workers needed, resources and equipment for the ideal implementation of the plans, reported the Saudi Press Agency, quoting Adviser to the Interior Minister and Secretary-General of the Supreme Haj Committee Saed Al-Harithy.
Prince Ahmed urged the departments to offer the best services to pilgrims as desired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense.
Last date to obtain Haj permit pushed to Oct. 23
