Jordanian pilgrims departure to Mecca starts Thursday
Ammon News - Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, and head of Jordan's Hajj missions, Mohammad Khalaileh, announced the start of the procession of Jordanian pilgrims to Mecca on Thursday, from Abyar Ali (the Miqat).
During his visit to Jordanian pilgrims in Medina, Khalaileh told the Jordanian media delegation that the departure process would begin on Thursday, stressing that the services pilgrims awaiting in Mecca would satisfy them.
The ministry has completed all arrangements for pilgrims in Mecca, and that they will be received upon arrival and accommodated in designated hotels, Khalaileh added.
The total number of Jordanian pilgrims for the current season is 8,000, in addition to 4,500 Palestinians of 1948, accompanied by a guidance and care mission, including guides, administrators, medical staff, and media personnel.
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