Makkah: At least 2.5 million Haj pilgrims will leave for the Mina valley, located five km east of Makkah, on Thursday evening at the start of the annual pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia has completed all preparations for the largest Muslim gathering by mobilizing all its resources to ensure the welfare and security of pilgrims.
About 500,000 pilgrims from the Kingdom would also perform Haj this year.
This year the pilgrims will enjoy full-scale operation of the Mashair Railway that links the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. The train service will bring about a dramatic improvement in the transport of pilgrims by carrying more than 1 million faithful during the peak Haj days.
Charitable organizations play an important role during Haj and distribute free meals in pilgrims.
The majority of the pilgrims who are performing Haj for the first time are immensely happy for having gotten the rare opportunity. They repeat the religious slogan: “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” (O God, we are here in response to your call).
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