Hajj journey officially starts Friday — minister

By Petra - Sep 10,2015 - Last updated at Sep 10,2015

AMMAN — Awqaf Minister Hayel Dawood on Wednesday said the first official caravan of pilgrims going to Hajj (the greater pilgrimage) would set off on Friday.

Dawood said small groups departed starting Wednesday but the larger ones will start the faith journey on Friday and Saturday.

He also said necessary preparations were in place, including housing, transportation, and other Hajj-related measures.

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