28Jan2003 Ministry to distribute 300,000 kits for pilgrims

Makkah, 28th January 2003

The Ministry of Hajj will distribute over 300,000 bags containing toothbrushes, soap, drinking cups and smaller bags for pebbles to pilgrims, Al-Nadwa newspaper reported yesterday.

The Ministry hopes that the bags, which cost the sum of SR4 million, will help limit the spread of disease by pilgrims’ sharing equipment.

Source: SPA

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