First batch of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia receive a VIP send-off


SEPANG: The first group comprising 295 haj pilgrims departing for Saudi Arabia following the reopening of internationals borders received a warm send-off from the Prime Minister at Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre here.

The group departed for the Holy Land via Saudia Airlines flight SV5635 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 1.35pm yesterday, and arrived in Madinah at about 5pm local time, Bernama reported.

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