Mecca: A total of 80 Malaysian haj pilgrims, who are ill or have health complications, will be taken to perform the wukuf worship at the Plain of Arafah tomorrow, under the Safari Wukuf programme. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar announced the arrangement, highlighting the special accommodations made for these pilgrims.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, eight special buses, with seats converted into beds, will be used to ensure the comfort and safety of the pilgrims throughout the journey to Arafah. A total of 195 welfare and medical workers have been mobilised since midnight last night to comfort and assist the pilgrims once they arrive at Arafah.

Additionally, Mohd Na'im mentioned that 385 Sahabat Maktab volunteers, who are fellow pilgrims from 11 maktabs, have been mobilised to support and ensure the smooth execution of this year's Masya'ir operations. He expressed his appreciation for the commitment of Lembaga Tabung Haji staff and Sahabat Maktab volunteers in safeguarding the welfare and safety of the pilgrims.

He also urged all Malaysians to pray for the smooth execution of the entire Masya'ir operation, and for the continued protection and success of all Malaysian pilgrims in performing their haj pilgrimage. The Saudi Arabian government has announced that the Wukuf Day falls on Thursday, the 9th day of Zulhijjah, followed by the celebration of Aidiladha on Friday.