Madinah, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received the first flights of pilgrims from the Republic of the Philippines arriving to perform Hajj for the year 1447 AH and completed their procedures smoothly and with ease.

The directorate affirmed its readiness to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season and facilitate their procedures by harnessing all its capabilities, including supporting its platforms at international air, land, and sea ports with the latest technical devices operated by qualified personnel who speak pilgrims’ languages.