King Fahd Complex: A global beacon for serving the Quran, visited by pilgrims
Several guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Program expressed their admiration and deep appreciation for the pioneering role played by the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran in serving the Book of God, describing it as a global beacon illuminating the paths of Muslims across the globe. This came during their visit to the complex in Madinah, as part of the cultural program organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for guests from over 104 countries worldwide. They were briefed on the tremendous efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in printing, publishing, and teaching the Holy Quran with the highest standards of accuracy and precision.
A global Islamic landmark: A look at the history and achievements of the King Fahd Complex
The King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran, whose foundation stone was laid by the late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1982 and which was inaugurated in 1984, is one of the most prominent Islamic landmarks of the modern era. The complex was established in the city of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to meet the growing need of Muslims worldwide for reliable copies of the Holy Quran, free from errors and printed using the best technologies. Since its inception, its role has not been limited to printing alone, but has extended to recording Quranic recitations and translating the meanings of the Holy Quran into dozens of international languages, making it a bridge of knowledge connecting the word of God to the hearts of millions of non-Arabic speakers.
The complex's production capacity exceeded hundreds of millions of copies, which were distributed as gifts from the Kingdom to pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, in addition to being delivered to mosques, Islamic centers, and universities worldwide through the Kingdom's embassies and consulates. This ongoing contribution reflects the great importance the Saudi leadership places on serving Islam and spreading its tolerant message based on moderation and balance, and reinforces the Kingdom's position as the beating heart of the Islamic world and a guardian of its affairs.
Live testimonies reflecting the Kingdom's message
In testimonies reflecting the impact of these efforts, Haj Bashir Al-Iraqi from Algeria affirmed that the Kingdom is undertaking remarkable work in serving the Holy Quran through this magnificent institution, which is considered one of the largest and most modern specialized printing presses in the world. He pointed out that these efforts represent an extension of the Kingdom's commitment to disseminating the values of moderate Islam and combating extremism and fanaticism, in addition to its unparalleled services to pilgrims and its care for the Two Holy Mosques.
For his part, Hajj Hamza Bernin from Serbia explained that the King Fahd Complex is a source of pride for the Kingdom and the entire Muslim world, given its remarkable work that contributes to fulfilling a significant need among Muslims worldwide. He prayed that God would reward the Kingdom's leadership abundantly for its continuous support of all that serves Islam and Muslims. Hajj Abdel Fattah Lahwani from France, in turn, commended the Kingdom's blessed efforts in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, and its exceptional care in printing and publishing the Holy Quran according to the highest technical standards. He affirmed that Muslims in his country receive thousands of copies of the Complex's publications annually, and expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for organizing this visit, which highlights the Kingdom's Islamic and humanitarian message to the world.
