SAUDI ARABIA

Pilgrims depart Makkah for Madinah after completing Hajj rituals

June 09, 2025

Saudi Gazette report

MADINAH —
Several pilgrims began heading to Madinah from Makkah by land via the Hijra Expressway or the Haramain High Speed ​​Railway to visit the Prophet’s Mosque and pray in it.

Coinciding with the start of the pilgrims' arrival, the Hajj authorities in Madinah have begun implementing their operational plans for the second season, which will see thousands of pilgrims arriving over the coming days.

These plans include enhancing service, health, security, and organizational efforts to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims during their stay. Government and volunteer sectors have increased their readiness, supporting reception centers, ports, and historical sites, in addition to intensifying transportation, guidance, hospitality, and healthcare services within an integrated system operating around the clock.

The relevant authorities involved in Hajj operations are committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for pilgrims, reflecting the level of care the Saudi government provides to the Guests of God during their religious journey to Madinah after performing the Hajj rituals.


June 09, 2025
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