Pilgrims

306 pilgrims, 7 Hajj buses arrive at Nuweiba Port

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 - 09:55 GMT

The Red Sea Ports Authority Saturday announced that Nuweiba Port in South Sinai has received 306 pilgrims and 7 Hajj buses coming from Jordan’s Aqaba Port.

Preventive health services provided to more than 50K Egyptian pilgrims: Ministry

Fri, 30 May 2025 - 11:25 GMT

These services were delivered through Egypt’s international airports—Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Sohag—as well as the ports of Nuweiba, Safaga, and Hurghada, during the period from May 14 to May 25, 2025.

78K pilgrims are registered to perform Hajj this year: Hajj mission head

Wed, 21 May 2025 - 12:14 GMT

The head of the Hajj mission Ashraf Abdel Mo'ty confirmed that the there are more than 78,000 pilgrims in the Hajj mission this year, including approximately 25,000 pilgrims from the lottery.

Egypt provides support to Hajj families amid rising deaths

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 12:37 GMT

Most Egyptian Hajj Deaths Were Non-Regular Pilgrims

EgyptAir to start air bridge for returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, Wednesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 09:03 GMT

Egypt’s Flag carrier EgyptAir, will begin its air bridge Wednesday to transport the pilgrims after the end of the Hajj rituals from the Holy Lands to Egypt.

Egyptian pilgrims adhere to Saudi instructions amid weather changes

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 11:58 GMT

The city experienced prolonged rainfall, resulting in a significant drop in temperatures.

EgyptAir operates 1st air bridge flight Wednesday to transport Hajj pilgrims

Wed, 29 May 2024 - 11:10 GMT

The first groups of Hajj pilgrims will depart on Wednesday, on board the fleet of the national company EgyptAir, on flight No. MS1693, to transport pilgrims from Gharbia and Menoufia.

EgyptAir to operate 374 flights to bring nearly 81,800 pilgrims back home

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 07:06 GMT

EgyptAir has completed its all arrangements to operate 374 flights to carry 81,797 pilgrims back home from Jeddah and Madina during the period of April 8-22 after they have finished performing their Umrah (Lesser Pilgrimage).

First batch of Egyptian pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 - 03:14 GMT

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.

In Pics: First batch of Egyptian pilgrims arrive at Cairo Airport

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 11:09 GMT

More flights are scheduled to operate throughout the day to transport pilgrims from Jeddah and Medina to home.

Cairo International Airport to start receiving Egyptian pilgrims on Tuesday

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 12:56 GMT

A state of alert was declared at the airport to provide all the necessary facilities for pilgrims upon their return to the homeland after Hajj performing.

Pilgrims stone Jamrat Al-Aqabah on first day of Eidul Adha amid smooth movement

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 - 10:25 GMT

Pilgrims stone Jamrat Al-Aqabah on first day of Eidul Adha amid smooth movement

EgyptAir operates 10 flights to bring pilgrims home today

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 - 11:25 GMT

EgyptAir said it is set to operate Friday 10 flights to bring home around 2,000 pilgrims from Jeddah airport to Cairo International Airport after completing Hajj rituals.

Cairo airport receives 4 flights bringing pilgrims home from Saudi Arabia

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 - 10:00 GMT

Cairo International Airport is set to receive today four EgyptAir flights bringing back home Egyptian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after completing Hajj rituals.

Cairo airport prepares for receiving Egyptian pilgrims

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 07:57 GMT

The airport put a plan, in cooperation with concerned bodies, to facilitate all measures for the Pilgrims, particularly for people with special needs, the official added.

Egyptian pilgrims to be ferried to Mount Arafat as of Friday- Official

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 - 11:33 GMT

The mission will sort the number of elderly pilgrims and those with special needs to shuttle them to the Mount of Mercy on customized buses.

Egyptian medical mission: No contagious or epidemic diseases among Egyptian pilgrims

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 - 01:57 GMT

Qandil said the Egyptian medical mission is offering all needed medical help for Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca and Al Madinah Al Munawara.

EgyptAir operates 23 flights to ferry 4,400 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 - 10:35 GMT

EgyptAir is operating 23 flights carrying 4,400 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

39K Egyptian pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 - 11:18 GMT

No complaints have been received from any of the pilgrims, he added, promising to ensure that all of them are given all due care.

EgyptAir operates 17 flights carrying 4,210 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 - 10:08 GMT

EgyptAir will operate on Saturday 17 flights carrying 4,210 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

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