King Salman of Saudi Arabia has announced that the country will be hosting 1,300 pilgrims from more than 90 countries to perform Hajj this year. This decision is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah. The program covers the expenses of selected participants and reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to serve Muslims and deepen relations with other Islamic nations. The program is rolled out every year and enables thousands of Muslims from all over the world to perform Hajj under a well-organized system that offers top-class services.
Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister, and the program’s general supervisor shared that the ministry will coordinate with Saudi embassies and religious attaches abroad to select participants and facilitate visa procedures. Additionally, the ministry will supervise the trip of pilgrims from their departure from their own countries until they complete Hajj rituals. The program also gives a chance for Muslims who were not selected in previous years to fulfill their dreams of performing Hajj, as the ministry seeks to expand the scope of nationalities every year.
King Salman had earlier issued a directive to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to participate in this year’s Hajj season from the families of martyrs, injured, and captives. These efforts by Saudi Arabia are aimed at making Hajj more accessible and comfortable for pilgrims from all corners of the world. Through their generous efforts, Saudi Arabia is serving Muslims and other Islamic nations in deepening relations and keeping alive the spirit of Hajj.
