MADINAH — The first pilgrims group arrived in Islam's second holiest city of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah on Saturday coming from Indonesia.

The flight, carrying 358 female and male pilgrims, arrived at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International airport.

The pilgrims were received by Mohammed Al-Bijawe, indersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Visit Affairs, Indonesian ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmed and a number of officials.

The pilgrims were greeted warmly and offered rose bouquet. — SPA