President Muizzu leaves for Umrah, strengthening Maldives–Saudi ties

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, with the Saudi government fully covering all expenses. The visit reflects strong diplomatic ties. Sources say this is the first time a sitting Maldivian President has been facilitated two Umrah pilgrimages and one Hajj within a single term with all expenses paid by Saudi Arabia. The arrangements were finalized in early February. The Maldives and Saudi Arabia maintain close relations based on shared Islamic values.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, with the Saudi government fully covering all expenses. The visit reflects strong diplomatic ties. Sources say this is the first time a sitting Maldivian President has been facilitated two Umrah pilgrimages and one Hajj within a single term with all expenses paid by Saudi Arabia. The arrangements were finalized in early February. The Maldives and Saudi Arabia maintain close relations based on shared Islamic values.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, with the Saudi government fully covering all expenses. The visit reflects strong diplomatic ties. Sources say this is the first time a sitting Maldivian President has been facilitated two Umrah pilgrimages and one Hajj within a single term with all expenses paid by Saudi Arabia. The arrangements were finalized in early February. The Maldives and Saudi Arabia maintain close relations based on shared Islamic values.

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