Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia

Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Explores Collaboration with Saudi SABIL facebook.com/share/p/1CjFjz…

First batch of 325 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia for Hajj2026, marking the start of this year’s pilgrimage operations. Ambassador Ameer Ajwad and officials welcomed the group in Jeddah, assuring support for a safe and smooth journey. Total of 3,500 Sri Lankans expected to perform Hajj this year. @ajwad_ameer @SLinRiyadh Ambassador Ameer Ajwad receives the first batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims for Hajj 2026   The first contingent of 325 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 2 May 2026, marking the commencement of this year’s Hajj operations for Sri Lanka.   Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad, together with Asmiya Ameer Ajwad and Acting Consul General Mafusa Lafir, warmly received the Sri Lankan pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Officials of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah, representatives of Rehlat Wa Manafe, the designated Hajj service provider for Sri Lanka for 2026, and representatives of Nusuk Hajj operations were also present to welcome the pilgrims and facilitate their arrival arrangements.   Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Ameer Ajwad extended his best wishes to the pilgrims and highlighted the profound spiritual significance of the Hajj journey. He expressed sincere appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the meticulous arrangements and exceptional facilities provided to ensure the well-being and comfort of millions of Hajj pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom from around the globe, including Sri Lanka.   The Ambassador also assured the Sri Lankan pilgrims that the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah stand ready to assist them in fulfilling their religious obligation in a smooth, safe, and peaceful manner.   For the Hajj 2026 season, arrangements have been made to accommodate 3,500 Sri Lankan pilgrims. This coordination involves close collaboration among the Sri Lanka Hajj Mission, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, the designated Saudi service provider, and local travel operators to ensure the successful conduct of the pilgrimage.

Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Inspects Mina Arrangements Ahead of Hajj 2026 facebook.com/share/p/1ET1z5…

First Batch of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Arrives in Jeddah for Hajj 2026 facebook.com/share/p/1FXKXi…

Ambassador Meets with the Newly Formed Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sri Lanka International School in Riyadh (SLISR) facebook.com/share/p/18e3ky…

𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 Sri Lanka welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. facebook.com/share/p/1CcMUU…

جزاكم الله خيرا على هذه المساهمة القيمة في الوقت المناسب. ندعو الله سبحانه وتعالى بأن يوفق @wamy النجاح المستمر في دعم المشروعات الإنسانية عبر العالم.

Sri Lanka Engages with the UNWTO to Promote Rural Tourism facebook.com/share/p/14aDZw…

تتقدم سفارة #سريلانكا في الرياض بخالص التهاني إلى الخطوط الجوية السريلانكية، الناقل الوطني لسريلانكا، بمناسبة الذكرى السنوية الثامنة والثلاثين لتسيير رحلاتها بين #الرياض وسريلانكا. @SLinRiyadh

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh extends its sincere greetings to SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, on the occasion of its 38th anniversary of service connecting Riyadh with Sri Lanka. 📷📷 All the very best for continued service and success!

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Frequently Asked Questions For completing the procedures of visa holders whose visas expired as of 8/9/1447 AH, corresponding to 25/2/2026 AD, and who were unable to depart the Kingdom due to the current situation in the region

Saudi Arabia Announces Visa Extension and Exit Without Fine for those who failed to leave Saudi Arabia in the current situation...

#SaudiArabia has reached an environmental milestone, restoring the first million hectares of degraded land and planting more than 159 million trees arab.news/pf7tv

Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Meets with New Service Provider of Sri Lankan Haj Pilgrims in Makkah facebook.com/share/p/1Dfzgg…

Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Highlights Cultural Aspects of Ramadan in Sri Lanka facebook.com/share/p/14WAM5…

WAMY Contributes SAR 100,000 (USD 26,000) to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Programme facebook.com/share/p/17Jq9A…