KSA agrees to sea route proposal for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

KSA agrees to sea route proposal for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

The Saudi government has approved a proposal to send Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims by the sea route, marking a significant shift in how pilgrims may travel to the kingdom.
This announcement came following a bilateral meeting held on Sunday afternoon at the Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Jeddah.
Bangladesh Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain met with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah, who confirmed the Saudi government support for the initiative, according to a press release from Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday.
While affirming there were no objections to the sea route, Dr Al-Rabiah emphasised the need for further discussions with Saudi port authorities to finalise logistical arrangements. He also noted that Bangladesh would have to engage with shipping companies to make the necessary travel provisions.