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Oman Hajj Mission completes preparations for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman /Culture & Society

Oman Hajj Mission completes preparations for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Oman Hajj Mission has finalized preparations for Omani pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
  • Camps in Mina and Arafat have been handed over to Hajj companies after ensuring readiness of facilities and services.
  • The mission emphasized coordination with Saudi authorities and Hajj companies to enhance pilgrim comfort and safety.

The Oman Hajj Mission has completed all organizational and service preparations to welcome Omani pilgrims performing Hajj rituals in the Holy Lands. An integrated system of services and procedures is in place to ensure the highest levels of comfort and care for the pilgrims.

The mission has officially handed over the Mina and Arafat camps to the approved Hajj companies. This handover follows the completion of extensive preparation and rehabilitation works at both sites. All essential facilities and services, including accommodation, technical equipment, health and catering services, as well as safety and comfort requirements, have been verified.

The completion of the handover procedures of the Mina and Arafat camps to the Hajj companies marks an important phase within the ongoing preparations for the current Hajj season.

โ€” Ahmed Saleh Al RashdiUndersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and Head of Oman Hajj Mission, discussing the preparations.

Ahmed Saleh Al Rashdi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and Head of the Oman Hajj Mission, highlighted the significance of this handover phase. He stated that the mission prioritized early follow-up on field and organizational work to equip the camps, ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for Omani pilgrims. Coordination with Saudi Arabian authorities was crucial for completing infrastructure and operational services, including accommodation, health, catering, and safety systems.

Al Rashdi also stressed the importance of partnership and coordination with Hajj companies through regular meetings and inspections. This ensures companies' needs are met and challenges are addressed before pilgrims arrive. The mission continues to execute its operational and service plans through an integrated program covering organizational, administrative, health, and awareness aspects, reflecting the Sultanate of Oman's commitment to serving its pilgrims.

The mission was keen from an early stage to follow up on various field and organisational works related to equipping both camps, ensuring the provision of an appropriate and safe environment for Omani pilgrims during their stay at the Holy Sites.

โ€” Ahmed Saleh Al RashdiUndersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and Head of Oman Hajj Mission, detailing the mission's proactive approach.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.