Key points
- Programme unites Muslims in a shared spiritual experience: Russian pilgrim
- Hajj “a lifelong dream for all”: Mufti Mursi, a Sri Lankan pilgrim
- Nigerian delegation representative thanks Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for generous hospitality
MADINAH, Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims hosted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for enabling them to perform Hajj and Umrah, praising Saudi Arabia’s exceptional hospitality and care that made the journey unforgettable, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Qobulshad Idrisov, a pilgrim from the Russian Federation, lauded the program for uniting Muslims in a shared spiritual experience in the holy sites. He highlighted the smooth services from departure to arrival and prayed that Allah reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for serving Islam and Muslims, the SPA reported.
“Greatest journey”
Mohammed Mufti Mursi of Sri Lanka called Hajj the greatest journey a Muslim can undertake and a lifelong dream for all. He said guests of the program lived their most meaningful moments—from performing Hajj and Umrah to praying at the Prophet’s Mosque—and praised the care and hospitality that ensured a smooth, peaceful experience, according to the SPA.
Ahmad Saadi Ataya from the United States expressed deep gratitude for the program’s unwavering support, thanking the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince for hosting him among the honored guests.
“Generous hospitality”
Representing the Nigerian delegation, Ahmad Idris Yunus thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince for their generous hospitality, praying for their reward and the Kingdom’s continued progress and prosperity.
The SPA reported that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, which oversees the program, confirmed that the final group of pilgrims arrived in Madinah on Monday night after completing Hajj.
