All 900 S’porean Muslim pilgrims have departed for haj: MUIS

Muslims who are financially and physically able to do so are obligated to perform the haj at least once.

Prof Faishal said MUIS worked closely with airline Saudia to organise three direct flights to Madinah for the pilgrims from Singapore.

He thanked the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Singapore, the Saudi Embassy, and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for their support in facilitating the arrangements.

Prof Faishal also thanked Singaporeans for their good wishes and support. “It is heartening to see the wider community rally behind our pilgrims as they embark on this sacred journey,” he said.

Two earlier groups of pilgrims departed on May 9 and 12, and are now in Madinah and Makkah.

MUIS said they are reported to be in good health and are preparing well for the pilgrimage, which will begin in late May.

A team from the Singapore Pilgrims’ Affairs Office is on the ground to provide support and assistance to all Singapore pilgrims throughout their pilgrimage, added MUIS.

Prof Faishal said he looks forward to joining the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. “May all our pilgrims be granted safety, good health and a meaningful haj,” he said.

He will be joined by other officials, including MUIS deputy chief executive Mohammad Azree Rahim, who will be overseeing on-ground operations and support for the pilgrims.