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Hoş Geldiniz: Istanbul Airport Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims with the Makkah Route Initiative




-The goal of Turkey's Makkah Route Initiative is to ease the burden of travel for those departing from Istanbul Airport and heading to sacred locations while also offering peace of mind.


- The program provides services that satisfy pilgrim needs while adhering to the Saudi government's approach for serving the Two Holy Mosques and visitors.


- The state-of-the-art Istanbul terminal, manned by Saudi male and female service personnel who perform processes with professionalism and high quality.



Istanbul, May 20, 2024 (Reuters) As a tourist sets out on their journey and arrives at various destinations along the way, their emotions shift. They encounter both the good times and the bad along the way, and as they relocate and establish themselves, they make lifelong memories.Ensuring complete peace of mind for those traveling from Istanbul Airport to holy sites is the main objective of the Makkah Route Initiative in Turkey. This project is to make such people's journey and arrival easier. The program is dedicated to providing services that will serve the Two Holy Mosques and visitors in consistency with the continuing agenda of the Saudi government. These programs are made to accommodate pilgrims' needs.The Turkish term "Hoş Geldiniz," which means "welcome," rings true during the Saudi Press Agency's (SPA) reportage of the Makkah Route Initiative in Istanbul. This announcement means that the pilgrims have reached a terminal that uses state-of-the-art technology to expedite the processes that need to be completed by passengers. Service personnel from Saudi Arabia, both male and female, do all these procedures with professionalism and high quality.Leader of one of Turkey's Hajj convoys, Abdul Karim Yetkin, discussed his very spiritual thoughts about witnessing the Two Holy Mosques and thereby fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam in an interview with SPA. In his speech, he mentioned the enormous facilities available to tourists visiting Madinah and Makkah. Additionally, he conveyed his appreciation to individuals who serve mosques, pilgrims, and visitors. He sent out his best wishes to everyone, hoping for acceptance, success in their pursuits, and safety.




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