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2400 of 2800 pilgrims to implement their pilgrimage to Hajj through CMB, other 400 persons through different companies this year

17 November 2005 [16:12] - TODAY.AZ
Document admission to Hajj pilgrimage realized this year completed. According to the information given to APA from the Caucasian Muslims Board (CMB), the quota appointed for Azerbaijan has already been filled.
Documents are sent in parts to the embassy of Saudi Arabia Kingdom in Azerbaijan for attaching a visa at present. It should be noted that 2400 of 2800 pilgrims will implement their pilgrimage to Hajj through CMB, and other 400 persons through different companies in accordance with division of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Tourism this year. Those companies must also present documents obtained from citizens to CMB till November 20. Visits to Hajj pilgrimage will start from December 24 to January 4. 1000 of 2400 pilgrims whose pilgrimage to Hajj to be organized by CMB will be sent by airplane and 1400 by bus.

/APA/ 
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