First Batch of Egyptian Pilgrims Arrives in Makkah

Makkah: Rehlat Wa Manafe Company, a subsidiary of the Mutawifs of Arabs Hajj Company (Ashraqat), yesterday welcomed the first group of about 1,000 Egyptian pilgrims who arrived in Makkah to perform Hajj. The group is part of 55,000 Egyptians expected to perform Hajj this year. The pilgrims were greeted with Zamzam water, gifts, roses, and Saudi coffee. Rehlat Wa Manafe Company CEO Ahmad Tamar stressed that the company is committed to providing maximum comfort to pilgrims. It strives to provide excellent services and facilities, in line with the Kingdom's directives to attend to the worshippers, to ensure that they receive exceptional services to perform their rituals and worship in a devout atmosphere. Source: Saudi Press Agency