Maldives was allocated a quota of 1,000 pilgrims this year - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

All necessary actions were taken to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

The administration accords a high priority to the secure and smooth conduct of the Hajj pilgrimage - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

The government made special transport arrangements to the airport for the Hajj pilgrims as well as their families this year - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

Another batch who travelled through Maldives Hajj Corporation will be flying home on July 10 - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

A batch that travelled through Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited also flew home on Friday - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

The groups that returned on Friday include those who went through Al-Manasik Hajj and Umrah Group and the Maldives Hajj Corporation- Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

The groups of Maldivian Hajj pilgrims in Mecca for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage began returning home on Friday - Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs