Dhiraagu is pleased to announce that the company will be offering special rates for outgoing telephone calls to Saudi Arabia on the occasion of Hajj.

The offer will be in effect from1st March 1999 to 10th April 1999 (both days inclusive).

The reduced call charges will be RF 29/- per minute from 12 midnight to 12 noon. This will apply to IDD calls as well to operator assisted calls. Customers who are using Dhiraagu payphones will also be charged at the same rate, as we have done the necessary programming of the payphone system.

The General Manager of Dhiraagu Mr. Bob Ure said "We have offered a reduced rate on the occasion of Hajj last year also, and we are pleased to continue it this year as well. This is a contribution from Dhiraagu to the pilgrims, their families and friends".

Notes to the editor: Normal rates to Saudi are Rf 46/minute peak 0800-12 midnight. RF37/-minute off peak 12 midnight to 0800.