King Salman agrees to host 1,000 pilgrims from 66 countries

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arab Weather - The Saudi monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved hosting 1,000 pilgrims from 66 countries, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques&#39; Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation for the year 1446 AH. This hosting will be organized in 4 groups, under the supervision and implementation of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among Muslims</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In this context, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and General Supervisor of the Program, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Sheikh, stated that the hosting comes in the context of the great care that the Kingdom gives to serving Islam and Muslims. He also stressed that this program enhances communication between Muslims around the world and deepens Islamic brotherhood, in addition to activating communication with Islamic elites, scholars, sheikhs, and influential figures in the world.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A comprehensive program covering more than 140 countries.</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Sheikh added that the program, which was launched years ago, has benefited more than 140 countries around the world. He explained that the program provides integrated services to pilgrims, starting from their departure from their countries until their return after performing the rituals.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="ar" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With the king&#39;s approval..<br /><br /> Hosting 1000 pilgrims from 66 countries from different continents of the world.<br /><br /> - <a href="https://t.co/XvREGXCOXq">pic.twitter.com/XvREGXCOXq</a></p> — Saudi News (@SaudiNews50) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaudiNews50/status/1858279178124001438?ref_src=twsrc... 17, 2024</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Harnessing all capabilities to implement the program</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Sheikh stressed that the ministry has harnessed all its energies to implement the royal order according to the highest standards of accuracy and quality. He pointed out that the committees working within the program are preparing programs specifically for the guests that allow them to perform Umrah rituals and visit historical landmarks in Makkah and Madinah, in addition to meeting with scholars and imams of the Two Holy Mosques.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Continuous support to achieve the mission</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> At the end of his statement, Dr. Abdullatif Al Sheikh praised the great and continuous support that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs receives from the wise leadership. He stressed that the Ministry will continue its work to achieve its mission in serving Islam and Muslims, spreading the values of the Islamic religion, in addition to confronting hatred, extremism and fanaticism in order to achieve the noble principles sought by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%8A%... | Volcano in Iceland erupts for the seventh time in a year</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%... Arabia | &quot;Wildlife Development&quot;: Monitoring the roaming of the sand cat in the ancient Nafud Reserve</a></p>