The Jeddah Islamic Port is set to receive today the "Magador" ferry that carries 900 pilgrims from Sudan, the first group of pilgrims to arrive by sea this year. The second set of pilgrims to arrive by sea next Saturday will be composed of 1,300 Egyptians, the Saudi Gazette reported. Capt. Sahir Tahlawi, Director of Jeddah Islamic Port, said they are ready to receive all incoming pilgrims, estimated at 35,000 this year. He said the process of arrival for the pilgrims has been simplified, with arrival stations improved and updated with the latest technologies. --MORE
