The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set up a special operations room to monitor the situation of Iranian pilgrims around the clock and meet all their needs in Makkah and Madinah, in implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince, to ensure they are provided with the highest levels of comfort until their return to their country.
The ministry explained that its work teams carried out a comprehensive and thorough review of the level of services provided to the pilgrims, numbering about 76,000, in their accommodation, ensuring the continuity of high-quality service and care throughout their stay in the Kingdom until their departure, according to a post on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's account on X.
Working in direct coordination with the various relevant authorities in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah drew up an integrated plan for their departure in line with the request of the Iranian side responsible for pilgrims' affairs, ensuring smooth procedures and seamless transfers at all stages.
The plan includes their departure on domestic flights via King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah to Arar Airport, and then their transfer to the Jadidat Arar land border crossing to complete their journey overland to Iran.
Actual implementation of the plan began yesterday, Friday, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's teams continuing to provide full care and direct service to the Iranian pilgrims until they leave the Kingdom, as part of the comprehensive care Saudi Arabia extends to all the Guests of the Most Merciful from around the world.
To view the post on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's account on X, click here.
