Henna designs decorate the hands of pilgrims on their way from Morocco to Mecca

Moroccan culture inherits social customs related to Hajj seasons, the most prominent of which is the henna inscription that accompanies the pilgrims who benefit from the initiative "Mecca Road" From Rabat-Salé International Airport, before their departure to Mecca, as a manifestation of joy and preparation for the Hajj journey.

In the hall designated for the initiative, Moroccan pilgrims appear with henna inscriptions before completing travel procedures, in the process of digital organization provided by the initiative to facilitate the journey of the pilgrims from the first stages of departure.

Social Appearance

Hajj Safia, coming from one of the villages adjacent to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, revealed that the inscription Henna is a custom that women adorn themselves with before heading to Hajj as a social aspect associated with this blessed journey. She expressed her happiness at facilitating the procedures through the initiative. "Mecca Road" From the moment of her arrival at the airport.

She pointed out that henna during Hajj is present in Moroccan popular culture, and is associated in many families with an atmosphere of joy and preparation for the Hajj season.

Good organization

While Hajja Hajar explained that the initiative "Mecca Road" She provided the pilgrims with facilities and attention, praising the good organization and speed of the services provided to the pilgrims in the initiative lounge at Rabat-Salé International Airport.

She emphasized in her talk about henna inscriptions before traveling to Hajj that it gives the family atmosphere a special celebratory character in Moroccan society, and reflects the feelings of joy and invitations accompanying farewell to the pilgrims before they leave for Mecca.

Digital partner

It is reported that the Ministry of the Interior Implement an initiative "Mecca Road" In its eighth year, in cooperation with a number of government agencies, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Hajj and Umrah, Information, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority. "Sdaya"the General Authority of Endowments, the Guests of God Service Program, and the General Directorate of Passports, in integration with the digital partner (stc Group).

While the number of beneficiaries from it since its launch in the year (1438 AH / 2017 AD) has reached more than (1,254,994) male and female pilgrims.

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