MECCA: Muassasah Southeast Asia, the Saudi agency in Mecca responsible for Haj pilgrims from the region, has made several improvements to ensure a more comfortable Masyair phase this year. Masyair, a crucial part of the Haj, involves pilgrims travelling from Mecca to Arafah for Wukuf, then on to Muzdalifah, followed by four days in Mina. Muassasah Southeast Asia chairman Muhammed Amin Hassan Andarqiri said for this year’s Haj season, pilgrims will be using newer GPS-equipped buses, and their accommodations have also seen some upgrade. “In terms of health services, there are six hospitals in Mecca and three in Arafah and Mina specifically for Haj pilgrims,” he said. On how the Muassasah manages 300,000 Haj pilgrims from Southeast Asia every year, he said the task is made easier by cooperating with agencies like TH.

Source: New Strait Times August 18, 2017 23:37 UTC