Last batches of Pakistani and Turkish pilgrims leave Madinah

Holy City of Madinah, 19 Jan 08

Chairman of the Board of Directors of non-Governmental Establishment of Guides in Madinah Dr. Yusuf bin Ahmad Hawala bade farewell yesterday to the last groups of Pakistani and Turkish pilgrims before their departure from Madinah.

"Bidding farewell to pilgrims after performing their Hajj Rituals and visiting the Prophet (peace be upon him) Mosque comes within the new trend adopted by the Establishment this year for the first time that aims to make sure that all pilgrims leave with a feeling of great satisfaction for the services presented to them," Dr. Hawala said.

"This success is the result of wise directives of the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and his faithful Crown Prince as well as the follow-up of Prince Abdulaziz bin Majid bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Madinah Region, who is also Chairman of Hajj Committee and Hajj Minister Dr. Fouad bin Abdulsalam Al-Farsy, he added.