Ethiopia: 8,000 Ethiopians to Perform Hajj Pilgrimage

The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (EIASC) disclosed that some 8,000 Ethiopian Muslims are expected to perform the 2018 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In a press conference he gave yesterday, EIASC Hajj and Umrah Sector Head Sheikh Ahmed Yusuf said that the Council has commenced the registration of financially capable Ethiopians to perform the pilgrimage and take part in the five-day event in Islam's holiest place.

Sheikh Ahmed also noted that agreement was reached with the government of Saudi Arabia to start direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mecca to ensure the pilgrims' comfort.

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