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First group of pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan arrives in Medina

Pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan arrived in Medina (Saudi Arabia) and were accommodated in hotels. Press service of the Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported.

The Kyrgyzstanis were met by a member of the headquarters for organizing the pilgrimage Zhorobai Shergaziev.

«Condition of 405 pilgrims is good. We have all the necessary medicines,» Narynbek Akmatov, who is accompanying the pilgrims, said.

The second group of pilgrims will leave the country on June 22.

Kyrgyzstan was allocated 2,766 places this year. The quota was set by the authorities of the Kingdom. The cost of the hajj is $4,500.

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