Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Begin Return Home After Successful Journey
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Around 30,000 Iranian pilgrims have completed their Hajj journey in Saudi Arabia and are beginning to return home.
- Saudi authorities reported a total of 1,707,301 pilgrims participated in Hajj this year.
- Iranian Ambassador Alireza Enayati praised the Saudi hospitality and the smooth organization of the pilgrimage for Iranian citizens.
Iranian Hajj pilgrims are returning home after completing their spiritual journey in Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Alireza Enayati announced that approximately 30,000 Iranians participated in this year's Hajj, receiving a warm welcome and excellent hospitality. The pilgrims began their return journey on Monday and are expected to continue departing until the end of the month.
Saudi Arabia reported that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj this year. This figure includes 1,546,655 pilgrims from 165 countries, with the remainder being Saudi citizens and residents of the Kingdom. Enayati emphasized that the Iranian pilgrims experienced a smooth and secure Hajj, mirroring the experience of pilgrims from other nations.
Ambassador Enayati highlighted the significant improvements and advanced services provided by Saudi Arabia at the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. He noted that these facilities enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility. He also commended the strong coordination and cooperation between Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which were instrumental in ensuring a seamless journey for the Iranian pilgrims.
Expressing gratitude, Enayati thanked all Iranian and Saudi officials whose diligent efforts contributed to the pilgrims' smooth, secure, and hospitable experience. The pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom by air and are returning the same way, with flights operating as planned.
They are now returning home safely.
Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.