20-05-2025
Syrian pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport
RIYADH: The first flights of pilgrims from the Syrian Arab Republic for the 2025 Hajj season have arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
This Hajj season is the second since pilgrimage for Syrians resumed in 2024 after a 12-year hiatus, and the first following the implementation of a new regime under the leadership of President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in January, marking a new era of relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia.
All entry procedures were completed in an orderly and trouble-free manner, a reflection of the Kingdom's continuous efforts for providing a safe journey for pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The General Directorate of Passports has eased entry procedures by utilizing multilingual personnel to assist pilgrims from around the world, and supplying advanced technologies at entry points.
The directorate has reaffirmed its preparedness to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims at all of the Kingdom's international airports, land border crossings, and seaports.
It has also stressed that it is working in cooperation with all relevant authorities in the Kingdom to guarantee a smooth and honorable pilgrimage for all.