Saudi Arabia to strengthen sacred partnership with India
Following PM Modi welcoming Haj Agreement, Saudi Arabia feels honoured strengthen sacred Partnership with India.
1,75,025 pilgrims from India to perform Haj this year
Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.
Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it was “honoured to strengthen sacred partnership” with India following finalisation of the Haj agreement for this year between the two countries.
Both the countries have finalised the agreement, under which 1,75,025 Muslim pilgrims from India would be going for the holy pilgrimage called ‘Haj’ this year.
The deal was signed recently amid Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.
The bilateral agreement between the two countries for Haj-2025 defines the broad contours of the pilgrimage for Indian devotees as per which a quota of 1,75,025 has been earmarked for India.
Today, Saturday, 18 January, welcoming the agreement PM Modi he said that he welcomes this agreement, which is a wonderful news for Hajj pilgrims from India.
Our government is committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the devotees.”
In his reaction, Saudi Arabia’s minister Al-Rabiah thanked Modi for his “exemplary commitment to enhancing the Hajj pilgrimage.”
He went on to add that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is honoured to strengthen this sacred partnership. Serving pilgrims from India and worldwide at the two holy mosques, reflects our enduring commitment to enriching the spiritual journey of all Muslims.
News Edit KV Raman
