Summary The annual pilgrimage will start today with the faithful assembling in Mina.
MAKKAH (Online) - The annual pilgrimage will start today (Thursday), with the faithful assembling in the tent valley of Mina.
Makkah Governor Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah says preparations are complete for Hajj. He urged all government and private agencies to mobilize their human and technical resources to make the annual event a big success.
Prince Mishaal, who is chairman of the Central Hajj Committee has instructed security officers not to allow pilgrims without Hajj permits into the holy sites and impose sanctions on violators.
Saudi Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Prince Mansour bin Miteb said the newly expanded Jamaraat bridge in Mina would help pilgrims perform the "Satan-stoning" ritual easily without risking being stampeded.
