Saudi King Orders Hosting 1,000 Palestinian Pilgrims from Affected Families
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued directives to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims from the families of prisoners, and those killed or wounded in the Gaza war at his own expense to perform Hajj this year.
The directives come as part of the Saudi King's Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, said the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.
Sheikh Abdullatif Al Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the program expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for this generous gesture.
He said it reflects the Kingdom's adamant care and its wise leadership's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood.
Al Sheikh said the initiative reflects the Saudi leadership's determination to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals for Palestinians. He noted that the ministry has immediately begun implementing a comprehensive plan to provide all necessary services and facilities to the Palestinian pilgrims, from the moment they depart their homeland until their return, within a fully integrated system during their stay in Makkah and Madinah.
He stated that since its inception in 1417 AH, the program has hosted more than 64,000 pilgrims from various countries, reflecting the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to serve Islam and Muslims and reinforce its status as the heart of the Islamic world and the Qibla of Muslims.
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