Arafat sermon will reach world's Muslims through 35-language translation initiative
RIYADH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque on Thursday launched an initiative to translate this year's Arafat sermon into 35 languages, reaching approximately five million Muslims worldwide during the 1446 AH Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the president of religious affairs, emphasized the presidency's dedication to highlight the Kingdom's leadership in serving Islam and Muslims, particularly those visiting the Two Holy Mosques.
Al-Sudais said that transmitting the moderate global message is a cornerstone priority: 'At the forefront of our broadcasting principles is spreading the guidance of the Arafat sermon, which contains the foundations of human and civilizational brotherhood and religious tolerance, translated into 35 languages for this year's Hajj.'
Translation preparations were completed early, Al-Sudais said, to project the Kingdom's moderate message worldwide.
According to SPA, the presidency established an independent committee to create a standardized framework to maximize the sermon's impact and outcomes.
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