2,500 guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques settle in the holy sites

announced The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance the arrival and settlement of 2,500 pilgrims participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit. The pilgrims settled into their camps, equipped to the highest standards, in the holy sites on the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH, in preparation for performing the Hajj rituals with ease and comfort.

Historical background of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation is one of the most prominent Islamic and humanitarian initiatives adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for decades. The program aims to host thousands of Muslims from around the world annually, including prominent Islamic figures, scholars, and families of martyrs and those injured in service from various countries. This initiative underscores the Kingdom's leading role in serving Islam and Muslims and strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and solidarity. The state covers all expenses for the hosted pilgrims and provides them with comprehensive care from their departure from their home countries until their safe return.

The importance of the event and its regional and international impact

This annual hosting of the event is of paramount importance and has a profound impact on several levels. Locally, these efforts highlight the exceptional capabilities and meticulous organization of Saudi state institutions in managing crowds and providing comprehensive logistical, health, and security services in record time and within a limited geographical area. Regionally and internationally, the program contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's soft power and building bridges of cultural and religious communication with various peoples of the Islamic world, reflecting the Kingdom's message of moderation, tolerance, and solidarity among Muslims across the globe.

A comprehensive operational plan to serve the pilgrims

In this context, His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, the General Supervisor of the Program, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh, affirmed that the efforts and huge projects undertaken by the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them – to serve pilgrims in general, and the program’s guests in particular, embody the great care that this blessed country gives to Islam and Muslims.

His Excellency Al-Sheikh noted that the Ministry had mobilized all its human and logistical resources to ensure the comfort of the pilgrims. Pilgrims were transported to the holy sites via a modern fleet of equipped buses, according to a flexible and comprehensive operational plan. The transportation process also involved specialized field personnel, supported by accompanying ambulances to ensure their health and safety throughout the pilgrimage.

Thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership

For their part, the program's guests from around the world expressed their immense happiness and deep gratitude for the warm welcome and meticulous organization they received. They praised the comprehensive care they were provided from the moment they arrived in the Kingdom until their transfer and settling in the holy sites. They affirmed that the generous hospitality and high-quality services offered to them clearly reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in serving the pilgrims and caring for the Islamic holy sites.