Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs Begins Transfer of This Year’s Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Friday, 30 Shawwal 1447 AH, الموافق: 28 Hamal 1405 SH
The Ministry of MOHIA held a meeting at the Hajj Complex in Kabul to mark the commencement of the transfer process for pilgrims for the year 1447 AH, corresponding to 1405 SH. The meeting was attended by the Ministry’s Deputy Minister for Professional Affairs, Mawlawi Hafiz Mohammad Hamed Haseeb, heads of central directorates, a number of respected scholars, representatives of Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air, as well as pilgrims included in the first flight.
The Deputy Minister for Professional Affairs, Mawlawi Hafiz Mohammad Hamed Haseeb, delivered a valuable scholarly speech in which he elaborated on the spiritual dimensions and religious wisdom of the sacred obligation of Hajj. Addressing the pilgrims, he stated that performing Hajj is a great (blessing) and a special favor from Almighty Allah upon His servants. He emphasized that pilgrims must perform this important pillar of Islam in accordance with divine guidance and the prescribed religious method, with complete sincerity and devotion solely for the sake of Allah.
He further clarified that the obligation of Hajj holds a unique and highly significant position among the pillars of Islam. He added that the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has taken comprehensive measures and arrangements to provide better services to Afghan pilgrims, ensure necessary facilities, and properly organize all aspects of their journey. However, since this sacred involves certain physical and financial responsibilities, pilgrims are required to endure all aspects of this blessed journey with patience, perseverance, and full (contentment), seeking the pleasure of Almighty Allah.
Additionally, during the meeting, the Director General of Hajj, Umrah, and Pilgrimage Affairs of the Ministry, Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi, after explaining the status and virtues of pilgrims in Islam, stated that this year 30,000 Afghan pilgrims will be transported to Saudi Arabia through Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air from four aviation zones of the country in 96 flights. Of these, 15,000 pilgrims will be transported directly to Madinah Munawwarah in 46 flights, while another 15,000 will be transferred to Jeddah.
He also added that, in order to ensure proper (reception), organization, and improved services for the pilgrims, and based on the directive of the Ministry’s leadership, delegations have already been dispatched to Saudi Arabia in advance to make necessary arrangements regarding service quality, provision of facilities, and effective coordination with the relevant contracted companies.
