Iran Flies 29,883 Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia as Medina Operations End for 1,919
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Updated · wanaen.com · May 22
Iran Flies 29,883 Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia as Medina Operations End for 1,919
1 articles · Updated · wanaen.com · May 22
131 flights had carried 29,883 Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by May 21, with 27,964 now in Mecca and 1,919 still in Medina.
1,919 pilgrims are expected to leave Medina for Mecca by tomorrow night, ending Iranian executive and healthcare operations in Medina for the season.
1,095,339 meals have been served so far from centralized kitchens in Mecca and Medina, including 48,711 dietary or special meals.
81,115 medical services have been delivered to Iranian pilgrims, including 32,636 general consultations, 7,327 specialist visits and 31,675 prescriptions.
The update shows the Iranian Hajj mission shifting fully into Mecca as support teams continue round-the-clock logistics, catering and medical care.
Why would Iran send 30,000 pilgrims to a rival nation just after a ceasefire collapsed?
With missile defenses strained, what are Saudi Arabia’s secret plans to protect 1.8 million pilgrims from attack?