The success of the Hajj season of 1445 AH reinforces Saudi Arabia's global standing
International certificates praise the outstanding success of the Hajj season
Several prominent Islamic figures participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming that the exceptional success of the 1445 AH Hajj season reflects the Kingdom's leading global position in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims. The guests commended the Kingdom for providing advanced services, meticulous organization, and comprehensive care, which enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere of security, tranquility, and ease.
In this context, the Minister of Education of Mombasa County, Kenya, Dr. Mborali Kamy, commended the Kingdom's significant efforts in ensuring the success of the Hajj season. He noted that the program provided pilgrims with a unique spiritual experience characterized by comfort, safety, and meticulous organization from the moment of arrival until the completion of the rituals. For his part, the Mufti of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate and head of the official Lebanese Hajj delegation, Sheikh Dr. Bakr Ayman Al-Rifai, described the Hajj season as a global model of civilization embodying the values of peace and coexistence, praising the qualitative improvements in crowd management and the services provided to pilgrims.
Historical background and ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims
The Kingdom's ability to organize this massive global event is rooted in a long history of serving the Two Holy Mosques. Successive Saudi governments, since the reign of the founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud, have prioritized providing comfort and safety for pilgrims to the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Over the decades, the Kingdom has invested billions of dollars in massive development projects, including the historic expansions of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the construction of the multi-level Jamarat Bridge, the launch of the Al-Mashaaer Metro, and the development of road and airport networks to increase capacity and facilitate the movement of pilgrims. These efforts are undertaken as a religious duty and a great honor, one that the Kingdom carries out with pride and dedication.
The global importance of a successful Hajj season
The success of the Hajj season transcends its logistical and organizational achievements, representing a cornerstone in bolstering the Kingdom's standing on both the Islamic and international stages. Successfully organizing the world's largest annual human gathering reflects positively on the Kingdom's stability and administrative efficiency, reinforcing its role as a leader of the Islamic world. This success also embodies the practical application of the goals of Vision 2030 and the "Serving the Guests of God" program, which aims to enrich and deepen the religious experience of pilgrims and Umrah performers by employing cutting-edge technologies, such as the "Nusk" smart card and digital health applications, to provide seamless and integrated services. This positive experience, which millions of pilgrims take back to their countries, contributes to building bridges of cultural understanding and strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood.
An exceptional season that cements leadership
In closing, the guests expressed their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, for their generous hospitality and warm welcome, and for their tremendous efforts in serving Islam and Muslims. They described the achievements of the 1445 AH Hajj season as an exceptional success by all measures, praying to God to protect the Kingdom and its leadership, and to perpetuate its blessings of security, stability, and prosperity.
