Makkah 9 November 1437, August 12, 2016, SPA -- As many as 149 pilgrims, representing the first Turkish batch arrived here today, coming from Madinah, to perform the Hajj of this year 1437 AH. On arrival, they were received, at their residence, by the Chairman of the Guides of Turkey, Europe, America and Australia pilgrims, Tariq Angawi and a number of officials. For his part, the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey, in Jeddah, Fikret Ozer expressed thanks and appreciation of the Government and people of Saudi Arabia, for the warm reception, generous care and improved service provided to Turkish pilgrims, in particular, and other pilgrims, in general, during the Hajj season time, as well. -- SPA 02:10 LOCAL TIME 23:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w