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Maldivian Pilgrims start arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446 AH under Makkah Route Initiative

Maldivian hajj pilgrims have started arriving in Saudi Arabia. The first group of pilgrims arrived on 26th May 2025 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah. They were greeted by Ambassador Ahmed Sareer, Maldives Consulate staff and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior.

Maldivian Hajj pilgrims received a warm and historic welcome at Jeddah Airport, as they arrived in Saudi Arabia for the sacred pilgrimage, under the Kingdom’s prestigious Makkah Route Initiative. This marks the first time Maldivian pilgrims have been greeted with such hospitality at Jeddah Airport. 

The Makkah Route Initiative for the Maldives was officially launched by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives during the departure of the first group of Maldivian pilgrims for the year.

Under the Makkah Route Initiative, pilgrims complete all necessary immigration, customs and health procedures at their point of departure allowing them to arrive in the Kingdom and proceed directly to their accommodation with ease. 

The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sulaiman bin Abdul Azeez AlYahya, Advisor to His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Makkah Route Initiative. 

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