Saudi increases Hajj quota by 1,000

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Zahir on Friday, revealed Saudi Arabia's decision to increase the Maldivian Hajj quota by 1,000.

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Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on Arafat Day which is the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage early on August 20, 2018. Arafat is the site where Muslims believe the Prophet Mohammed gave his last sermon about 14 centuries ago after leading his followers on the pilgrimage. PHOTO: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP

Ahmed Aiham

2019-07-06 15:07:00

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Zahir on Friday, revealed Saudi Arabia's decision to increase the Maldivian Hajj quota by 1,000.

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