Probe into case of an employed person sent to Hajj with the poor and needy

Islamic Ministry has begun investigations into case of a person with regular income being selected to depart on Hajj this year during the draw held among people registered as poor and needy. Reports indicate this person is employed as an Islam teacher.

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Pilgrims of the first Hajj group departing from Maldives at the Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday before their departure to Saudi Arabia. -- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru News

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-06-08 16:03:01

Ministry has begun probing into the case of a person who earns a regular income joining Hajj alongside the 50 underprivileged individuals sent to Saudi Arabia to embark on Hajj pilgrimage this year.

These individuals are being sent on State expenses under the government's pledge to sponsor Hajj trips for the poor and needy.

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