Ameer al-Hajj, Parliament Speaker Abdulla Maseeh and Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed Ziyad- Photo: PSM News
The head of Maldives Hajj mission, Parliament Speaker Abdulla Maseeh left for Saudi Arabia on Monday.
President Abdulla Yameen appointed Abdulla appointed Speaker Maseeh Mohamed as Amir al-Hajj mid-August.
On the trip, he is accompanied by his spouse.
The Islamic Ministry licensed 5 private operators to organise Hajj tours this year, with each receiving a quota of 200 pilgrims, while MHC was allotted a quota of 1,000 pilgrims.
The Saudi Arabian government granted a Hajj quota of 2,000 pilgrims to the Maldives this year.
Deadline for commenting has been reached, Thank you
Economic Ministry Frames Proposed Cultural Centre in Thulhaadhoo as a Pillar of Creative Economy Agenda
National Youth Policy Framework to Be Developed by Islamic University of Maldives
Minister Highlights Role of Young Khatheeb Programme in Shaping Nation’s Islamic Identity
President Muizzu Pledges Swift Development for Fulhadhoo
President Muizzu Pledges Equal Development for Small Islands During Fehendhoo Visit