Islamic Affairs Ministry on Thursday announced the departure dates of pilgrims who have booked their Hajj tours through private operators.
The Ministry said private Hajj tour operators have scheduled their outbound flights for August 15th, 18th and 23rd.
Private operators have made air travel arrangements in collaboration with Maldivian, Sri Lankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
The Ministry licensed five private operators to organise Hajj tours this year with each receiving a quota of 200 pilgrims.
Pilgrims who have booked their Hajj tours through Maldives Hajj Corporation are scheduled travel to Saudi Arabia on August 15, 18, 21 and 22.
1,000 pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year under the care of Maldives Hajj Corporation.
The Saudi Arabian Government granted a Hajj quota of 2,000 pilgrims to the Maldives this year.