Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved hosting 1000 Umrah pilgrims from various countries around the world, at his own expense, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, which is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.
The first batch of the program, which is being implemented in four batches during the year 1448 AH, includes 250 male and female pilgrims representing 16 Asian countries, including: Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia.
On this occasion, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, the General Supervisor of the Program, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their great care and attention to serving Islam and Muslims, and their continuous keenness to enable Muslims from different countries of the world to perform Umrah and visit rituals with ease and tranquility.
He stressed that this generous hosting embodies what the wise leadership - may God protect them - gives to strengthening the bonds of brotherhood between Islamic peoples, and reflects the Kingdom’s humanitarian and religious message in extending bridges of communication with scholars, sheikhs and influential figures in Islamic societies.
Minister Al-Sheikh pointed out that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit has achieved continuous successes since its launch, as guests from more than 140 countries have benefited from it, and they have been provided with integrated services according to an advanced operational system that has contributed to achieving the program’s goals and the Kingdom’s mission in serving Islam and Muslims.
He explained that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance harnessed all its capabilities and energies to implement the program according to the highest standards of quality and excellence, through the preparation of integrated programs that enable the guests to perform the Umrah rituals, visit the Prophet’s Mosque and Islamic and historical landmarks, and meet with scholars and imams of the Two Holy Mosques.
His Excellency praised the unlimited support that the Ministry receives from the wise leadership to carry out its mission of serving Islam and Muslims and spreading the values of moderation and centrism, praying to God Almighty to reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Crown Prince with the best reward, and to perpetuate the security, stability and prosperity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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