Moroccan Pilgrims to Enter Ihram During Flight as Hajj Trips Head Straight to Mecca
All these flights will land at Jeddah Airport, after which pilgrims will go straight to Mecca, according to a statement from the ministry. Pilgrims are required to carry their Ihram garments and wear them on the plane, as they will enter the state of Ihram during the flight when they pass over the Miqat zone of Rabigh.
The first flight to follow this new route will be SV3320, departing from Rabat-Sale International Airport at 5:05 a.m. on Monday, May 26.
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who is physically and financially able must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime. It is a deeply spiritual journey, where Muslims from around the world gather to worship, reflect, and seek forgiveness.
Pilgrims, also known as 'Hajjis,' wear simple white garments called Ihram to show unity and equality. The journey includes a series of rituals performed over several days in and around Mecca.
As the Hajj season begins, King Mohammed VI recently addressed Moroccan pilgrims with a message reminding them that they are ambassadors of Morocco and urged them to represent their country with dignity and honor.
The King called on the pilgrims to display values of tolerance, respect, solidarity, and discipline throughout their journey. He said that these values reflect the true image of Morocco and its culture. Tags: HajjihramMoroccoSaudi Arabia
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