MADINAH: Saudi Arabia has completed extensive preparations across the Madinah region’s road network as the first groups of pilgrims arrived from Makkah following the completion of this year’s Hajj, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Madinah welcomed the first post-Hajj arrivals on Friday after pilgrims completed the rites of Hajj in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Authorities said a comprehensive package of field, transport and organizational services had been activated to facilitate their arrival and movement across the city.
Although a visit to Madinah is not part of the formal Hajj pilgrimage, the city remains one of the most important destinations for Muslims, who travel there to pray at the Prophet’s Mosque and visit historic Islamic sites associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad. The annual movement of pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah after Hajj is among the Kingdom’s largest recurring travel operations.
The annual movement of pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah after Hajj is among the Kingdom’s largest recurring travel operations. (SPA)
The Roads General Authority said it had finalized a comprehensive operational plan to ensure the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims into the region, carrying out a broad program of maintenance and safety upgrades ahead of the seasonal influx.
