Saudi delegation arrives in Maldives to finalise Makkah Route arrangements for 1447 AH Hajj

A Saudi delegation has arrived in Maldives to finalize Makkah Route Initiative arrangements for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Operations Director Omar Abdul Majeed arrived in Malé on Saturday, with 18 more members arriving on May 11, 2026. The initiative, first expanded to Maldives in 2025, simplifies Hajj procedures by completing entry formalities before departure. For 2026, it covers 17 entry points in 10 countries including new participants Senegal and Brunei. Around 1,000 Maldivian pilgrims travel annually. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs highlighted the service as reflecting strong ties between Maldives and Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2026 is expected from May 24-29.

A Saudi delegation has arrived in Maldives to finalize Makkah Route Initiative arrangements for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Operations Director Omar Abdul Majeed arrived in Malé on Saturday, with 18 more members arriving on May 11, 2026. The initiative, first expanded to Maldives in 2025, simplifies Hajj procedures by completing entry formalities before departure. For 2026, it covers 17 entry points in 10 countries including new participants Senegal and Brunei. Around 1,000 Maldivian pilgrims travel annually. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs highlighted the service as reflecting strong ties between Maldives and Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2026 is expected from May 24-29.

A Saudi delegation has arrived in Maldives to finalize Makkah Route Initiative arrangements for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Operations Director Omar Abdul Majeed arrived in Malé on Saturday, with 18 more members arriving on May 11, 2026. The initiative, first expanded to Maldives in 2025, simplifies Hajj procedures by completing entry formalities before departure. For 2026, it covers 17 entry points in 10 countries including new participants Senegal and Brunei. Around 1,000 Maldivian pilgrims travel annually. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs highlighted the service as reflecting strong ties between Maldives and Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2026 is expected from May 24-29.

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