Egypt's Interior Ministry details Hajj pilgrim transportation and movement plan

The Assistant Minister of Interior for Administrative Affairs and Head of the Executive Body of the Ministerial Committee for Hajj stated that the Minister of Interior has issued directives to improve all services for lottery-selected pilgrims, particularly transportation. The mission has modernized its fleet and enhanced services for long journeys between Saudi cities and for movement to Arafat and Mina. The system begins with buses transporting pilgrims from airports to accommodations in Medina or Mecca.

The mission manages shuttle transportation between cities and equips buses with amenities for elderly pilgrims. A comprehensive contingency plan covers travel from Mecca to Arafat, then Muzdalifah, and finally Mina. Technical and administrative teams will accompany each bus to ensure smooth journeys, prevent overcrowding, and avoid delays until pilgrims return to Mecca before departing for Egypt.

This year's Hajj season involves close coordination with Saudi authorities, with the Egyptian mission aiming to implement high international standards for land transportation to manage crowds. The mission emphasized that pilgrim comfort is a top priority for the Ministry of Interior.