TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian official on Monday dismissed reports raising public concern about participation of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj, saying required preparations are being made and the first group of pilgrims will fly to Saudi Arabia on July 31.
Most of the required preparations have been made and Iranian pilgrims can travel to Saudi Arabia from July 31, Seyed Ali Qazi-Askar, the representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs, said. He also said the problem of visa for those 10 officials will be resolved within the next few days following consultations with Saudi Arabia’s minister of Hajj and Umra.