3,500 Sri Lankans set to undertake Hajj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

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January 13, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Religious and Cultural Affairs has confirmed that 3,500 Sri Lankan citizens will be granted the opportunity to participate in the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year.

This significant announcement follows the successful conclusion of key agreements between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the pilgrimage.

The formal agreement was signed by Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.

This partnership marks a crucial step in facilitating the participation of Sri Lankan Muslims in the sacred religious journey.

In addition to confirming the pilgrimage arrangements for this year, the Ministry has revealed that discussions were held with Saudi officials to explore ways to enhance facilities for Sri Lankan pilgrims.

The objective is to further improve the pilgrimage experience and potentially increase the number of pilgrims allowed to travel in the future.

The Ministry of Religious and Cultural Affairs reiterated that it is committed to expanding the scope of this collaboration, ensuring that more Sri Lankans can fulfil this important religious duty in the years to come.

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