Maldives and Saudi Arabia sign agreement regarding arrangements for next year's Hajj pilgrimage

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia have signed an official agreement to facilitate arrangements for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage next year.

This agreement is an official document that every country sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage is required to sign annually.

The signing ceremony for this agreement took place on the sidelines of the ongoing sixth Hajj Conference in Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, the agreement was signed on behalf of the Maldives by Uzam Mohamed Saeed, Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs. Deputy Minister Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat signed the agreement on behalf of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Under this agreement, the essential services required for Maldivian pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season, along with the fundamental protocols for conducting Hajj operations, have been established. These include various logistical arrangements for the pilgrims, safety and security measures, and key areas of coordination between the two countries.

This is a vital initiative undertaken annually by the Saudi government prior to the start of the Hajj pilgrimage, aimed at maintaining service standards and strengthening organizational arrangements for pilgrims. According to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, this agreement will further facilitate the planning and coordination of Hajj arrangements for the upcoming year.