The process of transferring 30,000 Afghan pilgrims to the holy sites of Mecca and Medina has been successfully completed
On Thursday, 1st Dhul-Hijjah 1446 corresponding to 8th Jawza 1404 .
The Ministry of MOHIA of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announced the culmination of this year's Hajj dispatch.
The Ministry, through persistent efforts, facilitated the journey of 30,000 pilgrims—including 652 Hajj instructors—from four flight zones: Kabul, Balkh, Herat, and Kandahar. These pilgrims were transported to Saudi Arabia via Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air, completing 97 flights over a period of one month and two days [1] .
Comprehensive arrangements were made both within Afghanistan and in Saudi Arabia to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience. These included organized accommodations, provision of three meals daily, standard transportation, health services, and facilitation of Hajj rituals. All related contracts were meticulously planned, supervised, and executed by the Ministry in coordination with relevant companies, ensuring a comfortable and reassuring environment for the pilgrims.
The transportation process commenced on the 1st of Dhul-Qi'dah and concluded with the final flight from Kandahar Airport to Saudi Arabia [1] . The Ministry has also confirmed that, God willing, these pilgrims will return to Afghanistan after completing the Hajj rituals, following the same schedule and using the same airlines.
