
South Africa and Saudi Arabia have strengthened tourism cooperation aimed at making pilgrimages easier for South African Muslims, according to The Citizen. The initiative focuses on easing travel arrangements for the pilgrimage, which for many South African Muslims is a once-in-a-lifetime journey often requiring years of saving. The agreement reflects growing ties between the two countries in the tourism sector and is expected to simplify logistics for travellers undertaking the religious trip.
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