Uzbek citizens arrived in Saudi Arabia to make a pilgrimage as part of the Hajj-2026 season

Direct flights to the city of Medina from ten regions of Uzbekistan are organized daily. In particular, flights are operated from Tashkent, Bukhara, Namangan, Ferghana, Samarkand, Karshi, Termez, Urgench, Nukus and Navoi. All flights are operated by Fly Adeal Airline, according to Doone news agency.

Pilgrims from Uzbekistan are accommodated at the Zam Zam Pullman Hotel in Medina, as well as in a number of comfortable hotels in Mecca.

As part of the Hajj-2026 season, it is planned to organize a pilgrimage for about 15 thousand citizens of the country.

In order to coordinate and ensure order, a delegation led by Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs of Uzbekistan Sodik Toshboev and Chairman of the Muslim Board, Mufti Nuriddin Kholiknazarov arrived in Medina and were met at the airport. They were given the opportunity to get acquainted with the conditions created for the pilgrims.

All organizational issues related to the Hajj-2026 season are coordinated by the Consulate General in Jeddah and members of the working group of Uzbekistan together with relevant organizations in Saudi Arabia.