First Hajj flight from Indonesia heads to Saudi Arabia under Makkah route initiative.

Jakarta -- The first Hajj flight under Makkah Route initiative departed on Wednesday from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, bound for Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, in the presence of the Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amoudi, and the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

Makkah Route Initiative is one of the initiatives launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior as part of the Pilgrim Experience Program, as it is also one of the Saudi Vision 2030 projects.

Makkah Route Initiative entails carrying out all travel procedures needed by the pilgrims in their...

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