The Supreme Mufti took part in the international conference

On January 8-12, this year, a delegation of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan headed by the Supreme Mufti Nauryzbai kazhi Taganuly visited Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), where it took part in the International exhibition and conference dedicated to the provision of services to pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the KSA, presented information technologies, efficient transport, professional medical care, quality food and digital services, as well as the necessary advanced technological tools for the development of the hotel industry.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, the SAMK delegation held meetings with representatives of relevant ministries and private companies providing services to pilgrims.

During the visit, Nauryzbai kazhi Taganuly met with the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance of the KSA Abdelatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh and Secretary General of the World Islamic League Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.

The sides discussed issues of strengthening interreligious harmony, unity and peace among the peoples of the world, establishing peace and stability in society.

On January 9 of this year, Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly held a meeting with Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the KSA, during which the parties signed a corresponding document reflecting the issues of price retention for air transport services transporting pilgrims of Kazakhstan, ensuring the safety of our compatriots, providing maximum discounts on hotel prices, improving the quality of service, optimizing payment system, etc.

In his turn, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the KSA said that the Ministry will provide maximum support to Kazakh pilgrims.

Last year, 4 thousand Kazakhstanis performed the Hajj. On a competitive basis, 14 travel agencies were selected to serve pilgrims. This year, 4,000 people will be able to perform the Hajj.