Minister of Hajj and Umrah Inspects Pilgrims’ Camps and Jamarat Facility

Mina: His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, continued his field inspection tours in Mina to check the readiness of pilgrims' camps, ensure the quality of services provided to them, and follow up on the progress of the Tafweej operations to the Jamarat facility, as part of the direct monitoring of the performance of service providers during the Hajj season.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the tour included visits to a number of camps affiliated with Hajj campaigns and service providers. His Excellency met with representatives of the companies and listened to pilgrims, stressing the need to provide the highest standards of care and attention to the Guests of God, and to provide a safe and comfortable environment that enables them to perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind.

His Excellency inspected the Jamarat facility and was briefed on the progress of the Tafweej operations and the smooth flow of pilgrims during the stoning ritual. The Tafweej was implemented according to precise timetables and specific routes that ensure public safety and balanced density distribution.

During the tour, His Excellency the Minister stressed the importance of full commitment to the approved operational plan and enhancing coordination between regulatory and service agencies to keep pace with the efforts made to serve the Guests of God, in implementation of the directives of the wise leadership to harness all capabilities to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals.

These tours come within an integrated monitoring and field system implemented by the Ministry to monitor the performance of service providers around the clock, and raise the level of readiness and response in various locations in the Holy Sites.