The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in Makkah announced here recently that 150 qualified Saudi barbers would serve pilgrims in Mina.

Ahmed bin Abdul Wahab, the director of the TVTC program, said the barbers would cut the hair of pilgrims as they complete the stoning ritual at the Jamrat.

The TVTC launched the program with the Makkah Municipality to train young professionals at training institutes in Makkah, Jazan and Al-Ahsa.

He said the barbers would get special chairs, hygienic razors, clothing, antiseptic chemicals and other equipment in Mina. He said a TVTC committee would oversee the young men.