In the ceremony of honoring those involved in Hajj Tamattu 1403;
Necessity of holding Umrah trips as planned

In the ceremony of honoring the participants of this year's Hajj, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs Hojjat al-Islam Seyed Abdolfattah Navvab emphasized: Umrah trips should be planned and scheduled and not delayed.

According to the Hajj information base, commemoration ceremony of those involved in the Hajj 1403 was held Tuesday (Mordad 16th) with the presence of national and military officials involved in the Hajj 1403 operations at the Islamic Republic of Iran's airline-"Homa".


In his speech, Interior Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs Hojjat al-Islam Seyed Abdolfattah Navvab appreciated the efforts of those involved in Hajj Tamattu and Umrah this year and emphasized that we should attend the Hajj and Umrah programs according to the planning and schedule. He also said: Umrah programs should not be delayed, in the Hajj and Pilgrimage Group point of view, preparations are ready and the officials of the aviation sector should prepare their arrangments as soon as possible so that the efforts will be successful.


Pointing out that people are trying to begin free Umrah in the country, he warned: someone are looking for personal benefits, and the pilgrim usually does not get grace in such trips; therefore, the institutions entrusted by the system with the responsibility of this task should plan the Umrah and everyone should help to start the Umrah dispatches faster.


In another part of his speech, head of Iranian Pilgrims, citing verses and traditions, considered it necessary for pilgrims to have the financial and physical ability to attend the huge Congress of Hajj and said: many of those who 16 years ago had pre-registered for the Hajj Tamattu, now they no longer have the physical ability, if the condition for performing Hajj Tamattu is to having ability.


He considered the efforts of the aviation industry involved in this year's Hajj operation to be commendable and valuable and said: surely, you share in the reward of the pilgrims of God's house, and Arbaeen is also a golden opportunity to serve the Imam Hossein pilgrims.


Many people who serve the pilgrims are the unknown soldiers of the Hajj operation, who are trying with pure intention to make the pilgrims appear in the land of revelation in the best way and perform their actions and rituals, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab added.


Emphasizing on the importance of proper performance of flight crew in preparing a relaxing trip for the pilgrims, he advised on the need to have good morals and establish proper communication with the pilgrims and pay attention to prayer times during pilgrimage trips.


The Holy Prophet (PBUH) says that your best brothers are those who help you in religious programs and obedience to God, so your performance remains in the minds of pilgrims on pilgrimages, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs said.