Cairo airport prepares for receiving Egyptian pilgrims

CAIRO – 11 August 2019: |The Cairo International airport announced the state of emergency in preparation for receiving the Egyptian pilgrims who will return home from Mecca after performing Hajj, an official at the airport told Egypt Today on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to brief the media.

The airport put a plan, in cooperation with concerned bodies, to facilitate all measures for the Pilgrims, particularly for people with special needs, the official added.

The airport authorities also allocated a place for Egyptians who will wait for relative passengers. Also, Egyptian folklore shows will be performed outside the arrival terminals, celebrating the pilgrims’ return.

Moreover, the number of physicians in the quarantine units at the airport increased to be sure that pilgrims are in good health condition and free from any infections.