Saudi-Iran thaw improves haj services for Iranian pilgrims

Sayid Mahdi, who will be in charge of around 2,800 Iranian pilgrims that will perform haj next week, said Saudi Arabia has been more cooperative in finding hotels for Iranians this year.

Muslims perform their evening prayers around the holy Kaaba as they start arriving to perform the annual Haj in the Grand Mosque, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2023.

(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

JUNE 23, 2023 17:59

Updated: JUNE 23, 2023 18:00

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