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Filipino Times
6 days ago
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia sends off over 2,400 pilgrims from various countries after completing Hajj
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that over 2,400 pilgrims have left the country after completing their Hajj. The number consists of 2,443 male and female pilgrims who performed their rituals under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah and one of the Five Pillars of Islam, was fulfilled by these pilgrims with the support of the royal program. They came from over 100 countries and departed through Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. While in the Kingdom, they joined cultural and educational activities and visited important Islamic and historical sites in Makkah and Madinah. These efforts were part of a plan by the ministry, following the instructions of Saudi Arabia's leadership. Many pilgrims thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for helping them perform Hajj with ease and safety.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysian Islamic figures express gratitude for Saudi Arabia's hajj hospitality
MINA: Saudi Arabia's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, on Friday met here with Malaysian Islamic figures participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Programme for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the ministry. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Malaysian delegation conveyed their profound gratitude and appreciation to the Saudi leadership for the exceptional care and attention provided to pilgrims, and for the outstanding organisation that ensured a smooth and seamless performance of the rituals. They further praised the Kingdom's pioneering role in serving Islam and Muslims, highlighting the continuous efforts by the ministry to disseminate the values of moderation and promote the true image of Islam.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysian leaders thank Saudi Arabia for hajj hospitality
MINA: Saudi Arabia's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, on Friday met here with Malaysian Islamic figures participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Programme for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the ministry. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Malaysian delegation conveyed their profound gratitude and appreciation to the Saudi leadership for the exceptional care and attention provided to pilgrims, and for the outstanding organisation that ensured a smooth and seamless performance of the rituals. They further praised the Kingdom's pioneering role in serving Islam and Muslims, highlighting the continuous efforts by the ministry to disseminate the values of moderation and promote the true image of Islam.
Saudi Gazette
03-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Second group of Gaza pilgrims arrives under King Salman's guest program
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance received the second batch of the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' program from Palestine. They included 500 male and female pilgrims from Gaza, bringing their number so far to 1000 pilgrims. Directives were given for the pilgrims to be hosted generously within the program, which is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1446 AH. The ministry is giving integrated services to provide the best services to the pilgrims from the moment they arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah until they reach at their hosting location in Makkah The guests expressed their thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia's government for its interest in enabling them to perform Hajj rituals as part of the guest program. They praised the Kingdom's role in serving the guests of the House of God and the highest level of facilities provided to them. They prayed to God Almighty to protect Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people from all harm and misfortune, and to reward them abundantly for their service to Islam and Muslims. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation Guests is hosting 2,443 male and female pilgrims from 100 countries around the world this year. The pilgrims have begun arriving at the hosting sites in Makkah since the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH. .
Middle East
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
Mecca: 500 Palestinian pilgrims from families of martyrs, prisoners, wounded arrive to perform Hajj, Umrah
MECCA AL-MUKARRAMAH, June 1 (MENA) - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Saudi Arabia received Sunday the first group of Palestinian guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit implemented by the ministry. The group including male and female Palestinians from the West Bank who are members of the families of martyrs, prisoners and wounded performing Hajj and Umrah this year 1446 AH. The pilgrims are among the first group of guests from the Palestine to arrive at the kingdom in implementation of directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims at his own expense. (MENA) S A S/D A E
