Prime Minister Khaleda Zia leaves for Saudi Arabia today (Monday) at the invitation of the Saudi King to perform Umrah hajj. She would fly by Biman Bangladesh Airlines in the evening on her weeklong trip. During her stay in Saudi Arabia, Khaleda would be treated as 'royal guest'. The Prime Minister would stay in Medina from Monday to Thursday performing Ziarat and prayers. She would stay in Mecca from October 27 to 31 performing Umrah hajj, observing Jumaatul Wida and Shab-e-Qadr and saying prayers. Khaleda is scheduled to be back home on October 31. — UNB
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