Algerian pilgrims are set to begin their return journey home from Saudi Arabia starting this Sunday, following the successful completion of Hajj rituals with the conclusion of Ayyam al-Tashriq in Mina. The National Office for Hajj and Umrah (ONHO), alongside 50 accredited tourism agencies, has meticulously organized the repatriation process for over 41,000 Algerian pilgrims.
Algerian Hajj pilgrims return
Repatriation flights are scheduled to run from Sunday until July 21st. The initial return flight is slated to depart from Jeddah Airport at 8:00 AM Algerian time, heading directly to Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers. In total, 142 flights will facilitate the pilgrims' return, originating from both Jeddah and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina.
These flights will service twelve national airports across Algeria, including major hubs in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Batna, Annaba, Tlemcen, Laghouat, Ghardaia, Bechar, Adrar, Ouargla, and Tamanrasset, ensuring a smooth and widespread return for all pilgrims. This season, Algerian pilgrims were accommodated in 55 hotels across Makkah al-Mukarramah, with comprehensive care provided throughout their spiritual journey.
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