Crown Prince: We will continue our duty to care for the Two Holy Mosques and serve their visitors
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reaffirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will continue with pride and honor to fulfill its sacred duty of caring for the Two Holy Mosques and serving their visitors, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and other visitors. This statement underscores the deeply rooted principle upon which the Saudi state has been founded, which considers serving the guests of God a great honor and a profound responsibility.
A historical legacy and an inherited responsibility
The Kingdom's service to the Two Holy Mosques is rooted in a deep historical legacy. Successive kings of the Kingdom, beginning with the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, have given great attention to expanding the Two Holy Mosques and developing the services provided to their visitors. This immense responsibility is embodied in the title "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques," held by the Kingdom's kings, a title that reflects the profound religious and historical commitment to Islam's holiest sites. Over the decades, Mecca and Medina have witnessed monumental expansion projects, the largest in history, aimed at accommodating the ever-increasing numbers of Muslims arriving from all corners of the earth to perform their rituals with ease, comfort, and safety.
Vision 2030: A qualitative leap in serving the guests of God
This renewed commitment falls within the broader framework of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to transform the Hajj and Umrah experience. Through Vision programs such as the Guests of God Service Program, the Kingdom is leveraging the latest technologies and digital solutions to provide innovative services that facilitate the pilgrim's journey from the moment they consider coming until their departure. These efforts include developing infrastructure such as airports, railways, and roads, implementing smart Hajj systems, and providing electronic guidance applications, thus ensuring a rich and accessible spiritual experience for all pilgrims.
Regional and international importance
Serving the Two Holy Mosques holds immense importance that transcends local boundaries, representing a cornerstone of the Kingdom's standing in the Arab and Islamic worlds. The Kingdom's success in managing and organizing the Hajj season, the world's largest annual human gathering, reflects its formidable organizational and logistical capabilities and reinforces its leading role in the Muslim world. Furthermore, providing a safe and stable environment for millions of Muslims to perform their religious rites annually is a message of peace and reassurance that the Kingdom sends to the entire world, underscoring the values of tolerance and hospitality that are at the heart of its mission.
In conclusion, the Crown Prince’s affirmation represents a continuation of the Saudi state’s approach of placing the service of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors at the top of its priorities, with a future vision aimed at continuously improving the level of services, in line with the status of the Two Holy Mosques in the hearts of Muslims around the world.
