First batch of Egyptian pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia

CAIRO – 10 June 2023: The first group of Egyptian pilgrims, who go partially funded prices for this year's pilgrimage, has flown from the Cairo International Airport to the Holy Lands in Mecca on Saturday afternoon.

The pilgrims expressed their thanks and appreciation for what the Ministry of Interior is doing to provide all aspects of care and attention during their departure to perform the rituals of Hajj [pilgrimage], according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior.

The Hajj mission provides a large number of medical clinics inside the hotels in Mecca and Madinah of Saudi Arabia, besides proving service medical services for elderly pilgrims in their areas of residence.

The Ministry also has coordinated with doctors of the Ministry of Health to organize dialysis sessions and chemotherapy sessions for needy patients, the statement added.