SINGAPORE — One of the largest batch of Muslim pilgrims for the haj this year has set off for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, with 234 pilgrims from Singapore leaving for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE — One of the largest batch of Muslim pilgrims for the haj this year has set off for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, with 234 pilgrims from Singapore leaving for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Madam Norlela Safii, who was among those who left on Monday, said she waited 11 years to make the pilgrimage. The group was sent off by Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli and Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Singapore, His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed A. Almadhi.
The programme includes a series of activities focusing on healthy lifestyles, diets and mental well-being.this year participated in the programme. He added that he hopes every pilgrim would take part in the programme before embarking on the pilgrimage in the future.Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli meeting haj pilgrims who depart for Jeddah on June 19.
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