The first group of 250 Chadian pilgrims left Hassan Jamous N’Djamena Airport on Sunday to embark on their journey to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency. The president of the High Council for Islamic Affairs in Chad, Sheikh Dr. Mahamat Issa Khatir, along with Omar Adouma Abdullah, the head of Chad’s Pilgrims Affairs Office, and the Saudi Ambassador to Chad Amer bin Ali Al-Shehri, bid farewell to the pilgrims at the airport.
It is expected that around 9,000 Chadian pilgrims will be making the pilgrimage this year. The Hajj is a religious obligation for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to undertake it. It is considered to be one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj is a major event in the Islamic calendar and represents a significant time for Muslims worldwide.
The Hajj is held annually in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Tens of thousands of people gather each year for the pilgrimage. Hajj season is a busy time in Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi government making significant efforts to ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims.
As the first batch of Chadian pilgrims makes their journey to Saudi Arabia, many more will follow in the coming days. This year’s Hajj is set to be a memorable event with thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the world coming together for the religious obligation.
