Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Minister of Awqaf Mohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri met with Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi bin Rafea al-Anazi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and arrangements for the upcoming 1448 AH Hajj season.
The Ministry of Awqaf said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Tuesday that the meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming season and measures to facilitate arrangements for Syrian pilgrims. Shukri commended the efforts and services provided by Saudi Arabia to pilgrims.
Earlier on September 26, the Hajj and Umrah Department at the Ministry of Awqaf held the lottery for the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season at al-Furat University in Deir Ezzor.
A total of 71,257 people applied to perform Hajj that season. Syria’s quota stands at 22,500 pilgrims, in addition to 525 pilgrims covered by a grant from the President of the Republic and 175 covered by a grant from the Emir of Qatar.
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