CIOG, GIT discuss simplification of Hajj with Saudi Arabian Minister
Shaikh Abdul Aleem (l) and Shaikh Moin-ul-Hack (r) with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah
Director of Education of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Shaikh Moin-ul-Hack, and Head of the Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), Shaikh Abdul Aleem recently met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Riyadh.
The cordial meeting discussed issues faced by Guyanese and Caribbean pilgrims when making the pilgrimage of Hajj to Mecca. The objective was to simplify the processes including air and land transportation and accommodation during the period of the Hajj.
Both Shaikhs are pleased that the concerns raised will be resolved.
In addition, the facilitation of complimentary Hajj was also discussed with the Saudi Minister.
This could see persons who serve their communities with dedication and distinction, but who are financially challenged to afford the pilgrimage, being allowed to do so.
Prior to this meeting, Shaikh Hack and Shaikh Aleem met with the Honourable Minister of State for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Adel Al Jubair, and updated him on Islam and related work in Guyana.
The high level of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between adherents of the various faiths and ethnic groups in Guyana were emphasised during this meeting.
The CIOG and the GIT expressed sincere gratitude to President Dr Irfaan Ali for facilitating the visit to Saudi Arabia and meetings held. The two men were part of the President’s delegation to Saudi Arabia for the inaugural Caricom-Saudi Summit that was held in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
