Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims will now be able to perform holy Hajj travel by sea as the Saudi government has agreed to a Bangladesh proposal in this regard.
The Saudi government gave the consent during a bilateral meeting between Religious Affairs Adviser Dr KM Khalid Hossain and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah at Jeddah on Sunday, according to a press release of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, BSS reports.
During the meeting, Khalid Hossain placed the proposal to the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry and the Saudi ministry confirmed the approval to the Bangladesh proposal.
Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al Rabiah said that the Saudi government has no objection in hosting Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims travelling by sea.
However, the Saudi officials said discussions with port authorities are necessary and the Bangladesh government needs to finalise the decision by consulting with shipping companies.
Bangladesh government is considering sending 2000-3000 pilgrims by sea on experimental basis this year.
Besides, the Saudi minister also assured the religious affairs adviser of taking necessary measures regarding the lost luggage of Bangladeshi pilgrims in 2023 and 2024 under the ‘Route to Makkah’ programme.
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