Saudi Arabia Reduces Hajj Costs by 39% for International Pilgrims

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah shared that the costs of Hajj have been reduced by 39 percent for international pilgrims. 

The minister also shared that 37 government agencies will be providing services to pilgrims during the 2023 Hajj season.

These preparations have been made because this year the number of pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

On the other hand, the Saudi Red Crescent has announced that it will provide eight AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters in the holy sites for emergency services.

The helicopters are equipped with top-notch medical facilities, which will help medical workers respond efficiently to emergency cases at the holy sites during Hajj.