All Maldivian pilgrims safely reach Mina

Maldives Hajj Mission states all Maldivian pilgrims have safely reached Mina.

According to Hajj Mission, all pilgrims have completed stoning of the first Jamarat. 

Citing that all pilgrims are in good health, Hajj Mission noted that there have been no incidents such as a pilgrim going missing or getting lost.

The pilgrims traveled to Mina early Friday morning after spending at the night in Muzdalifah.

They will remain in Mina the next three days, marking 10^th, 11^th and 12^th of Dhul Hijjah month. On 10^th and Eid al-Adha, they will complete stoning of the biggest Jamarat, Jamarat Al-Aqaba, and continue with the other rites of Eid, including the ritual animal sacrifice.

A total of 1,000 Maldivians traveled to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage this year.

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— Maldives hajj mission بعثة ا لحج ا المالديفية (@hajjmission_mv) June 6, 2025

The Maldives was added to the Makkah Route Initiative this year, which means pilgrims were able to complete immigration procedures of both countries at the Velana International Airport before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

This eliminated waiting time at Jeddah airport and allowed pilgrims to directly go to their hotels with their luggage.