The Government of Saudi Arabia has decided to allow Maldivian students studying in Saudi Arabia to undertake the pilgrimage since they assist Maldivian pilgrims during the Hajj season.
Minister of Islamic Affairs Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj has accepted the Maldives’ request to allow Maldivian students studying in Saudi Arabia that assist the pilgrims to undertake the pilgrimage themselves during the Hajj season.