All Egyptian Tourism Pilgrims Arrive Safely in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446H
CAIRO – The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the successful arrival of all Egyptian tourism pilgrims to the holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals for the Islamic year 1446H. A total of 40,672 Egyptian tourism pilgrims have now reached the Kingdom, following a meticulously organized travel operation via both air and land routes.
According to Samia Sami, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Companies' Affairs, Head of the Egyptian Tourism Hajj Mission, and Chairperson of the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah, the current season witnessed the operation of 421 flights transporting around 33,172 pilgrims under the economic and five-star packages. Additionally, 180 tourist buses carried 7,500 pilgrims via land routes, reflecting the diverse tourism Hajj programs designed to meet the varying needs of Egyptian citizens.
Sami noted that the ministry's field committees, stationed in Mecca and Medina, closely monitored the arrival process and supervised the accommodation arrangements in accordance with approved contracts. These teams are also handling complaints and inquiries on the spot to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction and comfort for the pilgrims.
She emphasized that the ministry, under the directives of Minister Sherif Fathy, places the safety and comfort of pilgrims as a top priority. Continuous coordination is being maintained with the Saudi authorities and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience and to deliver services that meet the expectations of Egyptian tourism pilgrims.
These efforts are part of the Ministry's broader strategy to manage a highly organized and efficient Hajj season—one that showcases professionalism, discipline, and reinforces the tourism Hajj model as one of the most successful frameworks for facilitating pilgrimage for Egyptian citizens.
It is worth noting that the final air pilgrimage flight of the season arrived in Saudi Arabia two days ago, carrying 116 tourism pilgrims, while the last land convoy arrived on Thursday, consisting of eight buses and 313 pilgrims.
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