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Saudi Gazette
27-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia facilitates return of 65,000 Iranian pilgrims after Hajj
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has successfully facilitated the return of nearly 65,000 Iranian pilgrims following the completion of Hajj 1446, with another 11,000 scheduled to depart in the coming days. The coordinated effort reflects royal directives by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aimed at ensuring safe and efficient travel procedures for all pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that over 2,000 shuttle trips were organized between Arar Airport and the Jadidat Arar Port, while 200 buses completed more than 1,500 journeys across Iraqi territory to the Iranian border. The Ministry of Interior and General Directorate of Passports also deployed extensive support to ensure the process proceeded safely and smoothly.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims
Iran's Consul General in Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar praised the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims during their departure through Arar Airport and the Jadidat Arar border crossing. He stressed that the smooth procedures he observed reflect the Kingdom and its leadership's care for pilgrims, and highlight the continuous attention given to pilgrims from all countries. 'The streamlined procedures from the moment pilgrims disembarked the aircraft, to the swift passport processing, and the well-organized transfer to the border crossing by bus, demonstrate efficiency in managing pilgrim affairs,' he was quoted by SPA as saying, adding that the services provided to Iranian pilgrims confirm the Kingdom's steadfast approach in respecting nations. He also highlighted that relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran are based on religious and neighborly ties, noting that the care extended to Iranian pilgrims is not surprising in light of this spirit of brotherhood. On behalf of himself and the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom, he expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership for the care and attention given to Iranian pilgrims as part of an integrated system.
