Visiting hours for the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran during Hajj
announced The King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran the dates for receiving visitors and pilgrims during the Hajj season, as part of its ongoing efforts to enable pilgrims and Umrah performers to view this great Islamic edifice and to learn more about the great services related to printing the Holy Quran, translating its meanings, and publishing it in various languages of the world.
Visiting hours for the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran
In order to organize the influx of pilgrims, the complex explained that the visiting times were arranged to suit the pilgrims' schedules, and came as follows:
- From Sunday to Thursday: The morning period starts from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM, while the evening period starts from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
- On Friday: Visitor reception is limited to the evening period only, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
- Saturday: Visitors are welcome during both the morning and evening periods, according to the same schedules as on weekdays.
Historical background: The world's largest Quran printing facility
The King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Qur'an, officially opened in 1405 AH (1984 CE), is one of the most prominent Islamic and cultural landmarks in Medina and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established to be the world's largest specialized printing press dedicated to serving the Holy Qur'an and its related sciences. Since its inception, the Complex has produced hundreds of millions of copies distributed across the globe, adhering to the most rigorous technical and scientific standards to ensure the accuracy of the Qur'ans, under the supervision of specialized committees of leading reciters and scholars.
What do visitors see inside the complex?
A visit to the complex is a unique spiritual and cultural experience. During their tour, visitors can witness the meticulous stages of printing the Holy Quran. They also learn about the audio recording departments featuring renowned reciters and the translation department, which translates the meanings of the Holy Quran into more than 70 languages. Furthermore, visitors are introduced to the advanced technologies used in the review, editing, printing, and publishing processes, reflecting the exceptional care taken with the Book of God.
Local and international importance and impact
The complex witnesses a large influx of visitors, pilgrims, and official delegations from around the world, due to its noble scientific and cultural mission. Locally, the complex enhances the cultural and religious experience of pilgrims in Medina, aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to enrich the journey of the guests of God. Regionally and internationally, the complex plays a pivotal role in unifying the Muslim Ummah on a verified and reliable Quran (in its various recitations), and it meets the needs of Muslims on all continents through the free distribution of copies of the Quran and translations to mosques and Islamic centers, thus highlighting the pioneering role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving Islam and Muslims.
