Egyptian pilgrims

Egypt's share in Hajj season back to normal

Cairo - Arab Today

Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa on Thursday said 78,138 Egyptian pilgrims would be allowed to perform Hajj this year after finalizing expansion projects at the Holy Mosque in Mecca. Egypt's share in Hajj season, along with that of all other countries, was decreased by 20% during the expansion projects, but it is now back to normal, said the minister. Gomaa'sRead more

PM chairs meeting to discuss preparations for Hajj season

Cairo - Arab Today

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail chaired on Thursday a meeting of the Higher Ministerial Committee for Hajj to discuss preparations for the 1438H pilgrimage season. The meeting was attended by the ministers of Awqaf, social solidarity, health, civil aviation, tourism and transport, in addition to heads of Hajj missions and other bodies concerned. Ismail ordered stepping up preparations for this year'sRead more

Official: Death toll among Egyptian pilgrims rises to 55

Cairo - Arab Today

Assistant Interior Minister for Administrative Affairs and the Executive Director of the Egyptian Hajj Mission Sayyed Maher said that death cases among Egyptian pilgrims have climbed to 55. In statements to MENA on Wednesday, the official said that all of the deceased have been buried in Saudi Arabia upon acceptance from their families. The general health condition of Egyptian pilgrimsRead more

Hajj mission head praises medical services provided for Egyptian pilgrims

Mina - Arab Today

Head of Egypt's official Hajj mission and Planning Minister Ashraf el Araby on Tuesday praised medical services provided for Egyptian pilgrims. Only 29 Egyptian pilgrims died during this year's Hajj season, Araby said at a press conference on the occasion of the conclusion of the Hajj season. He also hailed efforts exerted by Saudi authorities to provide high-quality medical servicesRead more

Head of Hajj mission: Egyptian pilgrims in good condition

Mecca - Arab Today

Egyptian pilgrims performing the Hajj this year are all in good condition and no complaints have been received since they reached Mina, said the head of the official Hajj mission Ashraf el Araby on Tuesday. Araby told MENA he is completely satisfied with the Hajj season this year, pointing to the immediate handling and solving of problems. All the problemsRead more

Hajj mission: No Egyptian pilgrims got lost on Mount Arafat

Mecca - Arab Today

Assistant Interior Minister for Administrative Affairs and executive head of Egypt's Hajj mission Sayyed Maher said the mission did not receive any reports on the loss of Egyptian pilgrims while ascending on Mount Arafat this year. In statements, he said lottery pilgrims in a hurry will be transferred from Mina to their hotels in Mecca in the wee hours ofRead more

Death toll among Egyptian pilgrims rises to 28

Cairo - Arab Today

Assistant Interior Minister for Administrative Affairs and Executive Head of the Egyptian Hajj Mission Saed Maher said on Monday that death toll among Egyptian pilgrims has climbed to 28. According to Maher, all of the deceased have been buried in Saudi Arabia upon acceptance from their families. As for pilgrims who were carried to Arafat Mountain by ambulances, Maher saidRead more

Egyptian pilgrims successfully ascend Mount Arafat - hajj mission

Mecca - Arab Today

Egyptian pilgrims have successfully ascended Mount Arafat to perform hajj's cornerstone ritual, Executive chairman of Egyptian hajj mission Sayed Maher said on Sunday. The operation room of the Egyptian hajj mission has received reports about the arrival of all buses carrying Egyptian pilgrims to Arafat, Maher told MENA correspondent. Doctors affiliated with the Egyptian Interior Ministry's medical services sector, inRead more

Death toll of Egyptian pilgrims up to 21

Cairo - Arab Today

The death toll of Egyptian pilgrims rose on Sunday to 21, Chief Executive of the Egyptian Hajj mission Sayed Maher said. In statements to MENA, Maher added that all of the deceased have been buried in Saudi Arabia upon acceptance from their families. There are 19 other pilgrims who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals, he said, noting that theyRead more

Health Ministry: 3 more deaths reported among Egyptian pilgrims

Cairo - Arab Today

Three more Egyptian pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia, raising the death toll among Egyptians who embarked on the holy journey to 15 till Thursday night, the Health Ministry announced on Friday. A 59-year-old man, Awaad Mohamed Abbas, has died of kidney failure, Assistant Health Minister and head of the Egyptian haj mission Ali Hegazy said, adding that Nadia Ibrahim,Read more