Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has stated that companies providing Hajj and Umrah services should prioritise the religious merit and rewards over business interests. He made these remarks whilst delivering his speech at the opening of the Maldives' first Hajj and Umrah Conference.
At the inaugural session of this conference, which brings together Hajj and Umrah service providers under one roof for consultation, he noted that holding such a conference in the Maldives today is clear evidence of the Government's efforts to strengthen this sector. He also highlighted President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's emphasis on arranging and facilitating convenient, high-quality Hajj and Umrah services.
The Vice President expressed confidence that in light of the conference's outcomes, the Hajj and Umrah service sector would expand and the entire system would be improved. He further expressed hope that pilgrim funds would be better protected, the Hajj fund would be developed and revitalised with new thinking, and the Government's policy of reducing Hajj costs would become a reality.
The Hajj and Umrah Conference is structured to include panel discussions and keynote speakers related to Hajj and Umrah. The panel discussions are set to feature representatives from various institutions related to Hajj and Umrah, as well as religious scholars.
