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11 October 2011 [18:38] - Today.Az
Azerbaijani pilgrims will leave for Hajj later in October and early November, spokesperson for the Caucasian Muslims Board said.
44 buses and five planes were allocated for the Hajj pilgrimage. The buses will leave on October 23-24, but planes on October 28-31.
Azerbaijani pilgrims will travel to Mecca and Medina in accordance with the protocols signed between the Caucasian Muslims Board and Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry.
2000 Azerbaijani Muslims will be on Hajj pilgrimage in 2011.
Bus travel will cost AZN 2650, air travel AZN 3750.
Due to the developments in Syria, the route of bus travelers will be changed this year. The buses will head to Saudi Arabia via Iran and Iraq. The pilgrims can visit holy places in Iraq, including Karbala.
/APA/
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