2nd flight of Iraqi pilgrims launched to Holy Lands in KSA

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The second flight of Iraqi pilgrims was launched to the Holy Lands in the KSA.

A statement by the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation mentioned on Tuesday “The first flight was launched at 05:30 at dawn on last Friday from Baghdad International Airport to the KSA carrying 420 Iraqi pilgrims.”

“Another flight has been launched on Tuesday morning at the same timing,” the statement added.

“The timing of the pilgrims’ flights came according to the Saudi Aviation Authority which granted Iraq 3-4 flights in every day of the Pilgrimage season for 2012,” the statement concluded.