Makkah, Apr 26: Indian Haj pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Makkah were accorded a warm reception after completing their stay in Madinah, officials said.
According to information shared by the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia and visuals posted on social media, Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan and Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri received the first batch of Indian pilgrims on their arrival in Makkah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway.
The pilgrims had reached Madinah on April 18 and spent eight days there before proceeding to Makkah as part of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Glimpses from the reception showed officials interacting with the pilgrims and overseeing arrangements to ensure a smooth transition between the two holy cities.
The movement of pilgrims between Madinah and Makkah through the Haramain High-Speed Railway – a modern rail network connecting the two cities – is aimed at providing faster and more comfortable travel, significantly reducing transit time.
Earlier, the first batch of Indian pilgrims was also received in Madinah by Ambassador Khan and Consul General Suri, marking the beginning of India’s Hajj operations for the season.
Every year, thousands of Indian pilgrims undertake the Hajj pilgrimage, with authorities coordinating logistics, accommodation and transport to facilitate their journey across the holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
