Kaikobad leads Bangladesh delegation to Hajj conference in Jeddah

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) is leading a Bangladesh delegation at the four-day 6th Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focusing on modernising Hajj management, introducing technology-driven services and improving facilities for pilgrims.

The international event began on Sunday evening with an inauguration ceremony led by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah, according to a message received in Dhaka on Monday.

Kaikobad attended the opening ceremony alongside ministers of religious affairs and government representatives from nearly 120 countries.

The conference and exhibition have been jointly organised by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Programme, which is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative.

More than 325 international and local organisations are taking part in this year's exhibition, showcasing modern technologies for Hajj management, smart solutions and initiatives aimed at improving services for pilgrims.

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Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are scheduled to sign the Hajj agreement for 2027 on Monday.

The agreement will formalise arrangements for next year's Hajj and outline areas of cooperation between the two countries.