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Asharq Al-Awsat
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First Batch of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia

The holy Kaaba is cleaned in preparation for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (SPA)

The first batch of Iranian pilgrims for this year's Hajj arrived in the holy city of Madinah on Wednesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

They were transported upon their arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz international airport to their temporary camp where an integrated system of high-quality services provided by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the National Foundation for Pilgrims Guides awaited them.

Chairman of the National Foundation for Pilgrims Guides Hatem bin Jaafar Bali said that the Foundation provided all services for the convenience of pilgrims as part of the Saudi government’s keenness to serve them.

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