The Islamic Association of China (IAC) is to set up a special office to assist Chinese Muslims making pilgrimages to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.The measure was written into the amendment of the IAC Constitution passed by the eighth session of the Chinese Islamic Congress concluding here Thursday.
IAC vice-chairman Yang Zhibo told Xinhua "This is the first time China has set up a special pilgrimage service for the country's 20 million Muslims."
Under Chinese law on religious affairs, the IAC is responsible for organizing pilgrimages for Muslims.
