1,000 pilgrims from Maldives to perform Haj 2013

Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom and Head of the Delegation of Pilgrim Affairs of Maldives, Adam Hassan, said that the efforts by government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Salman are the subject of pride for all Muslims. The ambassador made these remarks while announcing that 1,000 pilgrims from Maldives will perform Haj this year.
Hassan said that mega projects have been implemented and are being carried out in at the holy sites with a view to enabling the guests of God to perform the rituals smoothly.
The ambassador met this week with the chairman of the South Asian Pilgrim Establishment, Raafat bin Ismail Badr. They focused on determining necessary arrangements for the service and care of 1,000 pilgrims from Maldives.
The pilgrims will be brought into the Kingdom for Haj by eight companies and tourist agencies.
The meeting also included a discussion on the various services needed to accommodate these pilgrims from the moment of their arrival.
Badr said that the meeting explored ways to strengthen and promote cooperation between the two countries.