Mecca, May 25 (Petra)– Jordanian Hajj missions on Monday began
transporting Jordanian pilgrims to the Mount Arafat as part of an
organized mobilization plan aimed at ensuring the smooth and safe
movement of pilgrims to the holy sites, amid intensive measures by
the Saudi authorities to regulate crowd movement and prevent
congestion.

The transfer process is being carried out in phases according to a
carefully prepared timetable that takes into account the comfort and
safety of pilgrims. Administrative and guidance teams continue to
monitor pilgrims’ conditions, facilitate their movement from
accommodation sites to the holy places, and address any field
observations immediately.

Jordanian Hajj missions have also completed preparations for
pilgrims’ camps in Arafat and Mina, including the provision of
air-conditioned tents and service facilities designed to ensure a
comfortable environment for pilgrims during the performance of Hajj
rituals, particularly in light of high temperatures in the holy
sites.

Religious and administrative guidance teams have intensified efforts
to educate pilgrims about Hajj rituals and provide the necessary
assistance during the Day of Arafat, with a focus on easing
procedures for elderly pilgrims and those suffering from illnesses to
ensure they perform the rituals with ease and reassurance.

This year’s Hajj season has witnessed a number of organizational and
service improvements, including reducing the number of pilgrims
accommodated in residential rooms, enhancing services provided in the
camps, and supplying meals for pilgrims during the days spent at the
holy sites.

Head of the Jordanian medical mission, Majed Abdel Qader, confirmed
on Monday the mission’s readiness to provide medical services and
healthcare to pilgrims in Arafat and Mina.

Abdel Qader said medical teams are fully prepared to handle various
health conditions and provide the necessary care, noting that the
mission will operate from two locations within the holy sites to
cover all areas where Jordanian pilgrims are present and deliver
comprehensive healthcare services.

He added that the medical mission has treated more than 3,000
patients since beginning operations in Makkah, in addition to
monitoring cases requiring specialized medical care.

He also noted that the mission visited two patients on Sunday. The
first was suffering from chest pain and was transferred to hospital,
where a cardiac catheterization procedure was performed. He confirmed
that the patient’s condition is stable and discharge from hospital is
expected later Monday.

The second patient was suffering from an intestinal blockage and
underwent surgery, with Abdel Qader describing the patient’s
condition as reassuring.

//Petra// MF