TODAY.AZ / Society

Only Caucasus Muslims Office to organize pilgrimage from Azerbaijan: Sheik-ul-Islam

13 October 2009 [11:12] - TODAY.AZ
The pilgrimage from Azerbaijan will be organized only by the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), Chairman of the CMO Sheik-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade told reporters.
Those who applied to travel agencies will not make hajj to Mecca.

"While it is not too late, the people should contact the CMO till Oct. 25," Pashazade added.

About 1,400 people have already passed registration. A total of 600 pilgrims will travel to Hajj by air and 800 by buses.

The quota for Azerbaijan is 2,000 pilgrims.

/Trend News/
URL: http://www.today.az/news/society/56484.html

Print version

Views: 933

Connect with us. Get latest news and updates.

Recommend news to friend

  • Your name:
  • Your e-mail:
  • Friend's name:
  • Friend's e-mail:

See Also