Alireza Rashidian, the head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, announced in a meeting of the council of managers of this organization the readiness of this body to send our country's pilgrims to Umrah. He stated that various sectors of Umrah operations, including accommodation and catering, are underway, and all necessary preparations for sending pilgrims from the second half of the current Mehr month have been made.
Determining flight schedules and registering caravans
Rashidian further mentioned the technical stage of finalizing flight schedules and said: This matter is being pursued jointly between the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines and the Saudi Arabian aviation organization. As soon as flight slots are obtained from Saudi Arabia, the process of informing for caravan registration will begin.
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The importance of pilgrimage and religious travels
The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization also referred to the importance of pilgrimage and religious travels in strengthening friendship and solidarity among nations and Muslim countries, stating that religious affairs are exempt from sanctions and should not be affected by the limitations of illegal U.S. sanctions. He expressed hope that with the cooperation of relevant parties, the issues for sending pilgrims to Umrah would be resolved quickly.
Rashidian also emphasized that the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization is seriously pursuing the necessary conditions for the commencement of departures. He expressed hope that with the cooperation of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia and the ambassador of this country in Iran, the flight permits for sending Iranian Umrah pilgrims would be issued and announced as soon as possible.
Future outlook
Considering the ongoing arrangements and coordination, it is expected that Iranian pilgrims will soon be able to embark on their pilgrimage trips safely and under suitable conditions. These travels are an opportunity to strengthen cultural and religious ties among Muslim countries, and it is hoped that with the removal of obstacles, pilgrims will soon achieve their wishes.
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