The Indian Fraternity Forum (IFF), a leading Indian community organization, has deployed over 800 volunteers to assist Haj pilgrims in Mina and other holy sites in Makkah.

EM Abdullah, IFF regional coordinator, said that the first group of 100 volunteers left for Arafah from Jeddah on Sunday, while 75 IFF volunteers from Makkah are already assisting pilgrims.

Another 200 volunteers will be in Arafah starting on Monday and all IFF volunteers will be based in the holy city in phases till the departure of all Haj pilgrims.

EM Abdullah said that the IFF volunteers were presently assisting pilgrims board Mashaer train service and will broaden their services to other areas in the coming days.

The IFF also expressed appreciation to the Indian consulate and Saudi authorities for providing accommodation to the volunteers in Mina to assist pilgrims.