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Hajj pilgrims from Nepal bid farewell for journey to Makkah



KATHMANDU: Nepali Muslim pilgrims departing for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah were bid farewell at a program in Kathmandu on Friday.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s political advisor Asim Shah and Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nepal Fahad Mohammed Al Mnikhr attended the farewell ceremony and extended their best wishes for a safe and successful pilgrimage.

Speaking at the event, they expressed confidence that the religious, cultural, and bilateral ties between Nepal and Saudi Arabia would be further strengthened through the pilgrimage.

They also highlighted that Hajj represents discipline, faith, and spiritual unity among Muslims, while urging concerned authorities to ensure proper management, safety, and necessary support for the pilgrims during their journey.

Publish Date : 09 May 2026 15:50 PM

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