Vice President Faisal Naseem has met with the community of Maldivian students in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

VP Naseem met with the Maldivian students in Madinah as part of his ongoing trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s hajj pilgrimage.

At the meeting, VP Naseem inquired from the students about the progress of their studies and discussed other issues related to their education.

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Zahir and Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem accompanied the Vice President at the meeting.

VP Naseem departed to Mecca on Thursday evening.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih appointed the Vice President as the Amir-al-Hajj for 2023.

As the Amir al-Hajj, VP Naseem is tasked with ensuring the smooth and safe operation of pilgrimage of Maldivian pilgrims, including their travel and stay in Saudi Arabia.

The government made special transport arrangements to the airport for the Hajj pilgrims as well as their families from Malé, Hulhumalé and Villingili, as the administration accords a high priority to the secure and smooth conduct of the Hajj pilgrimage. Hence all necessary actions are taken to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims.

Maldives was allocated a quota of 1,000 pilgrims this year.

The opportunity to send pilgrims for Hajj pilgrimage this year 1444 was given to three private companies alongside Maldives Hajj Corporation.