The first convoys of Jordanian pilgrims are set to depart on Wednesday for the Holy Lands, amid comprehensive arrangements prepared by the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places.
The ministry stated that an official farewell ceremony for the convoys will be held at Pilgrims City in the Jiza District, south of the capital, Amman.
Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places Mohammad Al-Khalaileh had previously announced that Jordan’s Hajj quota for this season stands at 8,000 pilgrims, in addition to 4,500 pilgrims from the Arab citizens of Israel.
On Monday, Ma’an Governor Khaled Al-Hajaj welcomed the first groups of Muslim pilgrims from the Arab citizens of Israel upon their arrival at the Oasis facility operated by the Ma’an Development Company, in a warm reception that reflected the spirit of solidarity and care extended by state institutions and the people of Ma’an to the pilgrims.
This step comes as the culmination of extensive efforts and intensive preparations to equip the Oasis as a fully integrated rest stop, prepared to the highest standards to serve the pilgrims.
The governor and the Chief Executive Officer of Ma’an Development Company, Mohammad Abu Tayeh, toured the site to check on the well-being of the pilgrims following their journey.
Governor Al-Hajaj emphasized that the honor of receiving and serving pilgrims is both a religious and national duty, as well as a source of pride for every Jordanian, noting the strategic importance of the Oasis as a key landmark along the Hajj route.
He also stressed that these intensive efforts are a true reflection of the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II to provide pilgrims with the highest levels of care and ensure a safe and comfortable environment that meets all their needs.
Al-Hajaj added that the technical inspection station is operating at full capacity to inspect buses, ensure their mechanical readiness, and confirm that they are free of defects. He stressed that the security and administrative authorities are fully prepared and will not allow any bus that fails to meet technical requirements to proceed, in order to guarantee the safety of pilgrims and implement the royal directives.
