The national carrier Uganda Airlines has commenced special flights operations for the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
According to a statement released by the airline’s management , the flights will be operated on 5 June 5th and on 6 th , 2024.
This is the second time the Uganda’s flagship airline is transporting pilgrims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
This year, Uganda Airlines will transport 514 Muslim Pilgrims from across the country aboard it’s Airbus A330-800neo. The return flights, completing the pilgrimage journey, will be operated from Medina to Entebbe on 24th – 25th June 2024.
Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (Oath to Allah & Muhammad PBUH), Salat (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving) and Sawm (Ramadan fasting). Hajj, the 5th pillar, is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca (Saudi Arabia) that every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able must make at least once in their lifetime.
It is one of the most significant religious journeys for Muslims worldwide, gathering millions of Muslims from all over the World in Mecca and Medina to perform holy rituals and seek spiritual fulfilment.
Destinations
Uganda Airlines now flies to Nairobi , Bujumbura Kinsansha , Johannesburg, Mubai , Dubai ,Lagos among other routes .
About Uganda Airline Uganda Airlines;
Uganda’s flagship national passenger and cargo carrier, which started in 201, provides scheduled air transportation services in East Africa and near international markets. Uganda Airlines was awarded the World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award, given by Ch-Aviation in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
