The Saudi Arabia ministry of hajj has revealed that the allocation of accommodation to pilgrims will be on a first come first serve basis..
This was made known at a ceremony to mark the end of 2023 Hajj Exercise, on Friday.
In a statement signed by Mohammad Ahmad Musa, NAHCON information officer in charge of Makka stated that, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah stated that the first Hajj Mission to conclude all preparations will have the opportunity to choose its preferred locations at the Masha’er for 2024 Hajj.
He made the statement at Headquarters of the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Makkah in an event attended by Heads and Representatives of Hajj Missions in the Kingdom.
During his speech, the Minister thanked all agencies and Hajj missions for their roles in the 2023 exercise and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the Guests of Allah in the best manner possible by obtaining feedback from Hajj Missions and improving on its services.
He therefore unveiled a roadmap for the 2024 Hajj which begins immediately with the issuance of letters to each country that announced the commencement of preparations and confirmation of its slots for 2024 Hajj. Some of the highlights of the roadmap include:
Holding of preparatory meetings :- September 16th, 2023 – 4th November 2023;
International Hajj Symposium and Exhibition: January 8th, 2024
Conclusion of Accommodation and Masha’er Contracts: February 25th, 2024.
Commencement of Visa Issuance: March 1st, 2024.
Closing of Visa Issuance: April 29th, 2024.
Arrival of 1st set of 2024 Pilgrims into Saudi Arabia: 9th May, 2024
The high points of the event was the announcement of winners for the 2023 Labbaikum Hajj Services award in which Iraq emerged the overall best Hajj Mission for the 2023 Hajj with countries like Malaysia, The Gambia, Bahrain, Singapore, South Africa and Azerbaijan recognized for excellence in various aspects of the Hajj operations.
