Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
29 April, 2025
First Hajj flight from Bangladesh reached the Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah today.
Saudia Airlines carrying 414 pilgrims reached airport at 7:30 am local time, said a press release issued by Bangladesh embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md. Delwar Hossain welcomed the pilgrims at the airport.
Consul General of Bangladesh in Jeddah, Md. Mainul Kabir and Hajj Counsellor Md. Zahirul Islam, along with other officials of the mission were present at the airport, among others.
Saudi Civil Aviation Advisor Engineer Mazen Jawahar, Director of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Salman Al Belabi, and other ministry officials were present at the airport to welcome the pilgrims.
The Bangladesh Ambassador assured that the Bangladesh missions in Saudi Arabia and Hajj Mission would remain at the service of Bangladeshi pilgrims throughout their stay.
The pilgrims also expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and well-organized arrangements.
Earlier in Dhaka last evening, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain formally inaugurated the Hajj Flight for this year at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in the capital.
Source: Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia and News agencies from both Bangladesh and KSA
