Haj pilgrims counter to be opened

A special counter to receive applications for passports from intended Hajj pilgrims will be opened by Minister of Petroleum and Petroleum Resources Development and Minister Coordinating Hajj Affairs, A. H. M. Fowzie, tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Borella. Controller of Immigration and Emigration P. B. Abeykoon will also participate.

This will facilitate the Hajj pilgrims to obtain their travel documents early to make preparation for the pilgrimage.