Vice President (VP) Faisal Naseem departed for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage as the Amir al-Hajj on Thursday.

VP Faisal was appointed to the role by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to ensure the smooth organisation and management of the pilgrimage, as well as the welfare and safety of the pilgrims.

This year a 1,000 Maldivians are performing Hajj pilgrimage and all the pilgrims have now arrived in Makkah.

Maldives Hajj Mission is working together with 'Al Baith Guests' this year to ensure all Maldivian pilgrims are well taken care of during the Hajj pilgrimage.