RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered the hosting of 2,322 pilgrims comprising 1,300 pilgrims from 88 nations, one thousand pilgrims representing families of martyrs, prisoners, and injured Palestinians, along with twenty-two pilgrims from families of conjoined twins who were separated in the Kingdom.
They will participate in the current year’s Hajj as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, overseen and executed annually by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
King Salman’s Generous Support of Hajj Appreciated
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, and General Supervisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Program, Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their generous support of Hajj, underlining their dedication to Muslim unity.
Al-Sheikh said that since the Royal order, the ministry has prepared to host pilgrims, devising a strategic plan with dedicated committees.
This plan begins from the pilgrims’ departure, ensuring smooth facilitation for Umrah, Hajj, and visits to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. More than 60,000 pilgrims have been hosted under this program in its 26-year history.
