After football legend Mohamed Arif (Baka) passed away due to a sudden illness yesterday shortly after his return from Hajj, Hajj Corporation released a statement last night assuring that all pilgrims under their care had completed the required vaccinations.
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Pilgrims of the first Maldivian Hajj group performing the Dhuhr (midday) prayer in congregation at the Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday before their departure to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year. -- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru News
Aishath Shuba Solih
2024-06-26 09:38:26
Maldives Hajj Corporation, the agency in charge of sending Maldivian pilgrims to Hajj this season stated last night that all pilgrims under their care had completed all required vaccinations.
This statement came following the passing of local football legend and former midfielder of the Maldivian national team Mohamed Arif (Baka)'s last evening due to what reports have describes as high fever and flu like symptoms three days after his return from Hajj pilgrimage.
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