MAKKAH: Makkah municipality leaders have hailed a group of Chinese pilgrims for keeping their camps at Arafat clean and picking up trash from a tunnel during Hajj.
Honoring the worshippers at his office, the deputy mayor of Makkah, Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, thanked the pilgrims for their efforts in helping to keep the holy sites tidy, work recorded in a video that went viral on several social media platforms.
Mahmoud Damanhori, a member of the board of directors of Mashariq Co., responsible for overseeing the Chinese pilgrims this year, lauded the China Hajj Affairs office and its officials for their exceptional organization, coordination, leadership, and cooperation with service providers.
He told Arab News: “They left a lasting impression on everyone they interacted with. Before departing from Arafat to Muzdalifah, they ensured the camp was spotless, neatly arranging the mattresses to the side and thoroughly cleaning the area they occupied in Arafat.
“Through their actions, they set a wonderful example for everyone, demonstrating their refined behavior,” he said.
Around 9,770 Chinese pilgrims performed the spiritual journey this year.
Damanhori noted that Islam promoted cleanliness and high ethical standards, and the Chinese pilgrims had adhered to the principles without being prompted.
Musa Boi Long, secretary-general of the China Hajj affairs office, thanked the CEO of Mashariq, Waheed Murad, for the services provided to the Chinese pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season.
