
The first batch of Gaza pilgrims headed for Rafah border terminal with Egypt on Monday to cross their way to Saudi Arabia where they will perform Hajj rituals.
The batch, that includes 800 pilgrims, will cross Rafah to Cairo Airport where they will fly to Saudi Arabia.
This year's hajj season for Gazans is problem-free and that all visas for pilgrims were issued, Gaza Awqaf Undersecretary Hassan Saifi said.
Around 6,000 Palestinian pilgrims will perform hajj this year, including 2,450 from Gaza Strip.
Source: MENA
GMT 18:32 2018 Thursday ,11 January
Nearly 100,000 displaced by fighting in northwest SyriaGMT 18:54 2018 Monday ,08 January
Tunisian police disperse protests against price hikes, unemploymentGMT 18:38 2018 Sunday ,07 January
Imam inaugurates move back to the Prophet’s MihrabGMT 19:14 2018 Saturday ,06 January
Iran: opposition protests and pro-regime ralliesGMT 19:58 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Polisario Threats MINURSO to Enter Restricted Zone of GuergueratGMT 18:19 2018 Monday ,01 January
Syria’s Assad names new defense and other ministersGMT 18:14 2018 Monday ,01 January
Abbas condemns Israeli ruling party vote for West Bank annexationGMT 00:20 2017 Saturday ,30 December
Makkah forum to boost innovation, leadership
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor