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Head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization: Umrah Awaits Saudi Flight Approval
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Head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization: Umrah Awaits Saudi Flight Approval

منبع تصویر: isna.ir

By Euronews Farsi Editorial 3 min Read time 33,389

The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, expressing hope for the expedited issuance of flight permits by Saudi Arabia, announced that the preparations for Umrah trips have been made. This news has created many expectations among Umrah pilgrims and revived hopes for the commencement of religious trips to the Holy Land.

Preparations for Umrah Trips

The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, as the responsible body for organizing Umrah trips, is working to plan accordingly, considering the current conditions and the needs of the pilgrims. The head of this organization emphasized the importance of the Umrah trip for Muslims, stating that pilgrims are waiting for the issuance of flight permits to begin their journey to Saudi Arabia.

Scheduling of Trips and Hope for the Start of Pilgrim Dispatch

According to the statements of the head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, if the technical flight permits are issued quickly, the dispatch of Umrah pilgrims will begin in the second half of October 2025. This scheduling keeps hope for religious trips alive among Muslims and has made them await their dispatch to the Holy Land.

It is worth mentioning that the Umrah trip is one of the important acts of worship for Muslims that attracts thousands of people to Saudi Arabia every year. This trip provides pilgrims with an opportunity to renew their covenant with God and perform various acts of worship, making the speed of permit issuance and the start of trips very significant.

The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization further stated that this organization is cooperating with Saudi officials to facilitate the necessary steps for the dispatch of pilgrims as soon as possible. He also urged pilgrims to patiently await the issuance of permits and assured them that all efforts are being made to create suitable travel conditions.

Ultimately, the hope for the issuance of permits and the start of Umrah trips not only signifies the beginning of a religious journey for pilgrims but also reflects the solidarity and deep connection of Muslims with the Holy Land and their religious values. These trips, in addition to their religious aspect, hold cultural and social significance and can help strengthen relationships among Muslims around the world.

Source: isna.ir