Somalia Joins Saudi-Led Training to Improve Hajj Management

GOOBJOOG NEWS | JEDDAH: Somali officials have completed a four-day international training programme in Saudi Arabia aimed at improving Hajj administration, coordination and services provided to pilgrims ahead of the next pilgrimage season.

The delegation from Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs joined representatives from Islamic countries at the programme organised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah.

The training focused on improving the efficiency of Hajj operations, enhancing services for pilgrims and strengthening administrative systems and coordination among authorities responsible for managing the annual pilgrimage.

Somali officials also took part in discussions and practical sessions, sharing the country’s experience in organising Hajj services with representatives from other participating nations.

The programme concluded with the presentation of certificates to participants who completed the training.

The four-day exercise was held ahead of the sixth International Hajj Conference, which brings together stakeholders involved in managing pilgrimage operations and improving services for Muslims travelling to Saudi Arabia.

Somalia’s participation is expected to strengthen the ministry’s capacity to organise pilgrimage activities and improve the services offered to Somali pilgrims in coming years.