Jeddah, Dhu-Al-Qa'dah 19, 1438 H., August 11, 2017, SPA -- The first batch of Sudanese pilgrims arrived in Jeddah Islamic Port today coming by sea from Sudanese port of Sawaken aboard "Mawaddah" vessel, with 480 pilgrims on board, out of them 228 are males and 252 females. The guests of God were given a warm welcome by Saudi officials and Sudanese diplomats. --SPA 22:48 LOCAL TIME 19:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w464444