Gaza, ALRAY- The first batch of Gaza pilgrims left the Gaza Strip, on Monday, to Sadui Arabia to perform Haj through Rafah crossing.
About 800 pilgrims from all governorates of the Gaza Strip headed on the early hours to Rafah crossing on the south.
This year the number of Gaza pilgrims is 2500 will leave on four days.
The first batch is expected to leave Cairo airport on 15 August to Saudi Arabia.
The Egyptian authorities announced the opening of Rafah crossing for four days for pilgrims departure only.