Pilgrims from Qatar inside a camp during the Hajj rituals.
Doha, Qatar: Many pilgrims from Qatar praised the extensive efforts by the Qatari Hajj Mission and the high-quality services provided during this year’s Hajj season, as they performed the standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, following their stay in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah.
Pilgrims highlighted the smooth organisation, advanced logistical arrangements and comprehensive support services that enabled them to perform their rituals with ease, comfort and peace of mind amid a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
The Qatari Hajj Mission, in cooperation with local Hajj campaigns and Saudi authorities, implemented an integrated operational plan covering reception, transportation, accommodation, medical care, religious guidance and crowd management. The coordinated system ensured smooth movement of pilgrims between Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah through the Mashair Train network and other transport services.
Pilgrims particularly commended the significant upgrades introduced this year at the Qatari camps in Arafat. The camps featured fully air-conditioned tents equipped with modern amenities, spacious majlis areas, mist-fan cooling corridors, open buffet hospitality services and modern sanitary facilities, making them among the most distinguished camps in the holy sites in terms of comfort and organization.
The mission also continued round-the-clock operations through its medical, religious, technical, communications and field support units to ensure immediate assistance and continuous care for pilgrims throughout their spiritual journey.
Several pilgrims expressed appreciation for the level of organization and hospitality they experienced from the moment they departed from Doha until their arrival at the holy sites.
Rashed Khalifa Al Amari Al Dosari, a pilgrim with Al Huda campaign, described the arrangements as “beyond expectations,” praising the smooth procedures and the comfortable atmosphere provided at the Arafat camps.
Adel Abdulrazzaq of Al Noor campaign said the organisation reflected the great care that Qatar devotes to serving its pilgrims through close coordination between the mission and Hajj operators.
First-time pilgrim Khalid Al Yafei from Al Marwa campaign said all his concerns regarding congestion and transportation disappeared upon arrival, noting that the organization and services exceeded expectations.
Sabah Rabia Al Kuwari from Al Tawbah campaign said the improvement in Hajj services was evident at every stage, from registration and travel procedures to transportation between the holy sites.
Mohammed Hassan Al Jufairi said his perception of Arafat had completely changed after witnessing the sophisticated services and organization inside the camps, which created a calm and comfortable environment for worship.
Several other pilgrims, including Saed Al Khayarayn, Mansour Al Qahtani, Jassim Al Rumaihi and Hamad Al Emadi, also praised the spirit of teamwork between the Qatari Hajj Mission and Hajj campaigns, emphasizing that the integrated services made pilgrims feel “as if they were at home.”
The mission also attached special importance to healthcare services. Two fully equipped medical clinics for men and women were established in Arafat, alongside ambulances fitted with advanced medical equipment and rapid-response emergency scooters designed to reach crowded areas quickly.
This season also saw the deployment of the upgraded “HT Rescue Jacket,” worn by paramedics accompanying Qatari pilgrims. The innovative emergency-response jacket contains integrated first-aid tools that allow medics to provide immediate treatment in crowded locations.
In addition, the mission’s communications and support unit operated a 24-hour free hotline to receive inquiries and emergency reports and coordinate directly with specialized teams to ensure rapid response.
