Somali pilgrims who have set out for the Hajj pilgrimage this year are expressing growing complaints about the services they have received, saying they have faced difficult conditions and poor services that have affected their performance.
Some pilgrims said they were accommodated in camps far from key Hajj sites, forcing them to face difficulties in transportation and access to basic services, including adequate food.
Pilgrims also said that the services provided to them were far below expectations, despite paying a high price of more than four thousand dollars per person, making Somalia one of the most expensive places to pay for Hajj expenses.
According to some pilgrims, the slowness of services and the administrative approach have affected the smooth running of their Hajj, with these complaints increasing in recent days.
Yesterday, some pilgrims staged a protest in front of a vehicle carrying them, demanding that something be done about the conditions they face.
So far, there has been no official statement from the minister himself or from the Somali pilgrims regarding the complaints filed by them.
Complaints regarding Hajj services are recurring every year from Somali pilgrims, with questions being raised about the standard of services they receive given the high fees charged.
