Friday, May 31, 2024
King Salman orders the hosting of 2,322 Hajj pilgrims from all over the World
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman has issued a directive to host 2,322 Hajj pilgrims from all over the world. There are 1,300 pilgrims from over 88 countries among them, 1,000 pilgrims from the families of Palestinian martyrs, imprisoned, and injured people and 22 pilgrims from the families of conjoined twins who had successful surgery in the Kingdom to separate their bodies. Trending : Road Cooling Initiative expands around Holy Sites for Hajj 2024
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is implementing the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, which includes hosting.
- Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and General Supervisor of the Program, expressed his gratitude to King Salman, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for this kind royal gesture.
- He added that it represents their ongoing concern for Islam and Muslims worldwide. The guests gathering for the Hajj at King Salman's expense within an integrated system of services organized by the Ministry in Makkah and Madinah will also contribute to strengthening the ties of brotherhood and unity. Most Viewed : Over 2 Million pilgrims to attend Hajj 2024 from all over the World
- Minister Al-Sheikh highlighted that the excellent job done in the service of Islam and Muslims by the wise leadership is extended by this hosting. It also emphasizes how the Kingdom is at the forefront of the Islamic world, hosting the Muslims Qibla and acting as an example for all Islamic activities that benefit the Islamic Ummah as a whole.
- Since the royal order was issued, the ministry has been working hard to organize and plan the pilgrims' stay. They have established several committees whose job it is to look after the King's guests from the time they leave their home countries until they arrive in the Kingdom, welcoming them and providing all the comfort and convenience they need to complete their Hajj and Umrah rituals, as well as to make sure they can visit Madina and pray at the Prophet's Mosque.
- It is noteworthy that since it began more than 26 years ago, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has hosted over 60,000 pilgrims, both male and female. Read : Saudi Arabia announces penalty for delaying in report of overstaying visit visa holders
King Salman orders the hosting of 2,322 Hajj pilgrims from all over the World
