Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Dr Tawfig F. Al-Rabiah, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. This meeting took place at the Hajj and Umrah office in Minaa today.
During the meeting, President Dr Muizzu extended his profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for their sincere consideration towards Maldivian pilgrims and for the outstanding services provided. The President highlighted that the Maldives’ inclusion in the Makkah Route Initiative has greatly facilitated travel procedures for pilgrims and commended the exceptional hospitality and accommodation arrangements made for this year’s Hajj.
President Dr Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, accompanied by a high-level delegation, are currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. The delegation is being hosted by the Government of Saudi Arabia, a generous gesture that reflects the close brotherly ties and longstanding friendship between the Maldives and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.