Very Important Instructions and Key Takeaways from the General Hajj Orientation
Pilgrims and families who have relatives that will be performing hajj should kindly take note:
1.Buses for the first batch of 300 pilgrims will depart at 7:00 AM on May 28th from the Bank Complex directly to the new Freetown International Airport.
2.They will go directly to the new airport.
3.Each bus will carry 50 pilgrims.
4.Pilgrims must wait until they have been checked in.
5.In previous years, Hajj officials collected all pilgrims’ luggage and checked them in as a group. However, this year, each pilgrim will be responsible for their own luggage and must go through individual check-in, which aligns with standard travel procedures and for security purposes.
6.Each pilgrim is entitled to two pieces of luggage, each weighing no more than 23 kg, plus one hand luggage.
7.Pilgrims with prior international travel experience are encouraged to assist new and elderly pilgrims.
8.Pilgrims are encouraged to support one another and work as a team.
9.The second batch of 300 pilgrims will cross by FERRY at 4:00 PM on the same May 28th.
10.Buses will transport the second batch from TAGRIN to the old airport, where they will spend the night until the following day, May 29th.
11.On May 29th, they will be transported to the new airport for check-in.
12.The second batch is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia at 1:00 PM on May 29th.
13.Pilgrims will be divided into batches prior to the above dates.
14.All pilgrims will land in Madinah this year, In Shaa Allah.
15.When returning to Freetown, pilgrims are advised to monitor their luggage weight to ensure compliance with airport regulations.
16.Pilgrims are strongly encouraged to be punctual to avoid missing their flight.
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