The Grand Mufti of Kazakhstan and the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Jeddah held discussions with the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, January 12, 2025 – within the framework of the Annual International Conference and Exhibition Hajj – 2025 organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, a meeting was held between Grand Mufti Nauryzbay Haji Taganuly, the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK), Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah and the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Ruslan Kospanov, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, as well as representatives from the SAMK.

During the negotiations, the parties discussed in detail the organization of the pilgrimage for the current year, focusing on key issues such as ensuring the safety of pilgrims, enhancing the quality of services, optimizing payment systems, allocating quotas for 2025, and other relevant topics.

The Grand Mufti expressed his gratitude to the Minister for the warm hospitality extended to the Kazakh delegation and extended an invitation to H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah to visit Kazakhstan at a convenient time.

Following the discussions, an official ceremony was held to sign the agreement on the organization of the pilgrimage for 2025.

Reference: The Hajj – 2025 International Conference and Exhibition highlights innovative projects aimed at transforming the pilgrimage experience through the use of new technologies and advancements in AI. The event is being held from January 13 to 16, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

One of the major innovations showcased at this year’s exhibition is the “Wellness Oasis,” a specialized platform dedicated to providing medical services during Hajj. This initiative is particularly timely, given the introduction of new regulations requiring agreements with Saudi medical institutions to meet the growing demand for healthcare among pilgrims.