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1,300 pilgrims perform Hajj at King Salman’s expense

June 17, 2023 / 8:19 PM
Sharjah 24 - SPA: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has given instructions that 1,300 pilgrims from more than 90 countries be allowed to perform Hajj this year, 1444 AH, at his expense, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Programme, which is supervised and implemented annually by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, General Supervisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Programme Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh stressed that the gesture of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stems from the Kingdom’s desire to serve Islam and Muslims, adding that this generous gesture that enables thousands of Muslims from various continents to perform Hajj while enjoying distinguished services is an annual initiative that the Saudi leadership has been keen on implementing.

He added that the ministry has taken all measures needed to carry out the royal order, in coordination with the Kingdom's embassies and religious attachés abroad, who are affiliated with the ministry, selecting the pilgrims and providing them with all the necessary help, including facilitating visa issuance and providing services from the moment they depart and while in the Kingdom.
June 17, 2023 / 8:19 PM

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