Organization of transport during Hajj approved

Riyadh, 26 Dec 2005

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, has approved the organization of the use of various transportation means in moving pilgrims and providing relevant services to them in the holy sites during this year's Hajj season.

The organization, based on the necessities of public interest, aims at facilitating the movement of pilgrims in Makkah and the holy sites.

The organization details instructions concerning vehicles not allowed to enter Makkah during certain periods of this year's Hajj season.

The organization also details instructions concerning vehicles allowed to transport pilgrims within the holy sites.