JEDDAH — The sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition opened on Sunday at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 520 entities from the government, private and non-profit sectors from within Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Sri Lanka Hajj delegation is headed by its deputy minister of Muslim Religious Affairs Muneer Mulaffer, Hajj Committee chairman Reyyaz Mihular and his fellow member Rushdie Ali are participating in the event , according to the Muslim Affairs Director M S M Nawaz.
Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, a Saudi Vision 2030 program, the four-day event is being held under the theme “From Makkah to the World,” reflecting the Saudi leadership’s continued commitment to serving pilgrims.
The exhibition, with participation and attendance from over 150 countries, would cover more than 67,000 square meters and feature more than 15 major zones and programs covering operations, knowledge exchange, technology, business, innovation, awareness, and training.
The conference is part of early preparations for the Hajj season of 2027, bringing together Hajj affairs offices, service providers, and relevant authorities to finalize procedures, arrangements, and contracts; explore available services and solutions for the upcoming season; and discuss ways to enhance readiness and improve services for pilgrims.
