King Salman: The honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and caring for the pilgrims – Kingdom Vision
In a royal statement, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is honored to serve the Two Holy Mosques and care for the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God, expressing his gratitude to God Almighty for this great honor. This affirmation embodies the essence of the Kingdom's mission and its pivotal role in the Islamic world, reflecting a firm commitment to the holiest sites on earth and the millions of Muslims who flock to them annually.
Serving the Two Holy Mosques—the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina—is not merely an administrative task, but a historical and religious responsibility that has rested upon the Kingdom's leaders since its founding. From the era of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, to the present day, the wise leadership has given paramount importance to expanding the Two Holy Mosques and developing the services provided to pilgrims. This historical role reinforces the Kingdom's position as the heart of the Islamic world and a spiritual center for all Muslims.
This care is embodied in massive and ongoing projects aimed at facilitating the performance of rituals and ensuring the comfort and safety of pilgrims. These efforts include the extensive expansions of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and the development of the surrounding infrastructure, including roads, airports, and the Haramain High-Speed Railway stations, in addition to providing the highest quality health, security, and logistical services. The Kingdom also invests in modern technologies to deliver smart services that contribute to enhancing the Hajj and Umrah experience, from crowd management systems to digital applications that assist pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
The significance of this affirmation transcends local and regional boundaries, reaching global proportions. Locally, this service reinforces national pride and the Kingdom's deep connection to its Islamic identity. Regionally and internationally, it underscores the Kingdom's commitment to its leading role in the Islamic world and highlights its capacity to efficiently and effectively manage the largest annual gathering of people. This role extends beyond logistical aspects to include promoting the values of tolerance, moderation, and unity among Muslims, thus contributing to building bridges of communication and understanding between peoples. King Salman's message is a renewal of the pledge and a reaffirmation that serving the Two Holy Mosques will always remain at the forefront of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's priorities.
