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Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
Haj: Nearly 60% of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Holy Land
MAKKAH — A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. — BERNAMA
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Haj pilgrims urged to stay healthy amid haze, dusty weather
MAKKAH: Malaysian haj pilgrims have been advised to wear face masks, due to the dusty and hazy weather conditions here, with the Air Pollution Index (API) reaching an unhealthy level of 180 yesterday. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said the hot and dusty weather affecting Makkah, over the past two to three days, also requires pilgrims to be physically and mentally prepared for weather fluctuations throughout the haj period. 'Therefore, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) advises all pilgrims to wear face masks whenever they leave their rooms, whether heading to the mosque or other areas. It is best to make mask-wearing a daily habit, to safeguard their health,' he said at a press conference here, today. He added that Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will continue to update pilgrims on the latest weather conditions and API readings, through official channels such as WhatsApp, to ensure they remain informed at all times. 'Pilgrims are also reminded to avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching heat, with current temperatures ranging between 30 and 44 degrees Celsius, and expected to rise to 50 degrees Celsius in the coming days. 'Therefore, both physical and mental preparation are crucial, especially with the Day of Wukuf expected to take place in about two weeks,' he said. He also said that TH is actively organising haj preparation programmes and Masyair arrangements, to ensure that Malaysian pilgrims are fully prepared physically, mentally, and spiritually, ahead of the culmination of the haj pilgrimage. 'For this purpose, pilgrims are encouraged to attend religious talks held at their accommodation, and to meet with Holy Land haj facilitators (PIHTAS) for any clarifications regarding the pilgrimage,' he said. In addition, Mohd Hisham said that TH has also provided an e-Bimbingan channel to enable pilgrims to get haj-related knowledge more easily online, including accessing video recordings. 'Pilgrims can also interact directly via phone calls or messages with haj guides who are in the Holy Land, via e-Taib,' he said. Mohd Hisham said that pilgrims are also encouraged to increase their recitation of the Quran, dhikr, and prayer, in an effort to draw closer to Allah SWT ahead of Wukuf Day.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Haj pilgrims advised to protect health amid dusty, hazy weather and unhealthy API
MAKKAH: Malaysian haj pilgrims have been advised to wear face masks, due to the dusty and hazy weather conditions here, with the Air Pollution Index (API) reaching an unhealthy level of 180 yesterday. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said the hot and dusty weather affecting Makkah, over the past two to three days, also requires pilgrims to be physically and mentally prepared for weather fluctuations throughout the haj period. 'Therefore, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) advises all pilgrims to wear face masks whenever they leave their rooms, whether heading to the mosque or other areas. It is best to make mask-wearing a daily habit, to safeguard their health,' he said at a press conference here, today. He added that Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will continue to update pilgrims on the latest weather conditions and API readings, through official channels such as WhatsApp, to ensure they remain informed at all times. 'Pilgrims are also reminded to avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching heat, with current temperatures ranging between 30 and 44 degrees Celsius, and expected to rise to 50 degrees Celsius in the coming days. 'Therefore, both physical and mental preparation are crucial, especially with the Day of Wukuf expected to take place in about two weeks,' he said. He also said that TH is actively organising haj preparation programmes and Masyair arrangements, to ensure that Malaysian pilgrims are fully prepared physically, mentally, and spiritually, ahead of the culmination of the haj pilgrimage. 'For this purpose, pilgrims are encouraged to attend religious talks held at their accommodation, and to meet with Holy Land haj facilitators (PIHTAS) for any clarifications regarding the pilgrimage,' he said. In addition, Mohd Hisham said that TH has also provided an e-Bimbingan channel to enable pilgrims to get haj-related knowledge more easily online, including accessing video recordings. 'Pilgrims can also interact directly via phone calls or messages with haj guides who are in the Holy Land, via e-Taib,' he said. Mohd Hisham said that pilgrims are also encouraged to increase their recitation of the Quran, dhikr, and prayer, in an effort to draw closer to Allah SWT ahead of Wukuf Day.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Haj: Nearly 60% of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Holy Land
MAKKAH: A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Barnama
Haj: Nearly 60 Pct Of Malaysian Pilgrims Arrive In Holy Land
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. -- BERNAMA
