For the First Time in Hajj 2025:”Nusuk Cards” Distributed Outside Saudi Arabia – Malaysian Pilgrims Receive the First Batch

Malaysian Minister of Hajj: “We trust Allah that this season will be exceptional thanks to the outstanding cooperation and swift response from Almasiah.”

Bondagjy: “Nusuk card is a cutting-edge digital tool that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the Hajj experience.”
As part of its preparations for the 2025 Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun issuing Nusuk cards to Tawafa companies in preparation for distribution to pilgrims arriving from across the Islamic world.

In a historic milestone, Mashariq Almasiah – the Tawafa company serving Malaysian pilgrims – became the first to receive and distribute the cards.

The inaugural handover took place during an emotional ceremony held at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, led by Almasiah Chairman Ali Bondagjy, and attended by Malaysian Minister of Hajj, Dato’ Haji Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

Pilgrims were handed their Nusuk cards at the airport just before their departure to the Kingdom to perform Hajj.

The Malaysian Minister praised the continuous advancements made by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in serving pilgrims, expressing his gratitude to Almasiah for its dedication and responsiveness since the beginning of its service contract with Malaysia.

He voiced confidence that the 2025 Hajj season will see exceptional services delivered to Malaysian pilgrims, thanks to Almasiah’s efficiency and deep commitment to pilgrim welfare.

Chairman Ali Bondagjy described the Nusuk card as one of the smart, regulatory tools introduced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to improve service delivery and field operations for registered pilgrims.

The card is designed to enhance the overall Hajj experience — from the moment of arrival until the completion of rituals.

Bondagjy extended his thanks to the Government of Saudi Arabia for its relentless efforts in serving the Guests of Allah and commended the Ministry’s ongoing innovation in the sector.

He emphasized that Almasiah’s selection as the first company to receive Nusuk cards reflects its leadership in the field.

The company had proactively established dedicated operational teams ahead of the season, demonstrating its readiness to implement the Ministry’s digital transformation initiatives.

He further highlighted that the continual modernization of Hajj services aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, the national roadmap aimed at elevating all sectors, including pilgrimage services.

This vision has empowered the Kingdom to develop robust digital infrastructure and smart systems that ensure a seamless and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage for Muslims around the world.