07-05-2025
Grand Mosque Library launches new Hajj initiatives
MAKKAH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched initiatives to enhance the pilgrim experience during Hajj at the Grand Mosque Library, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The library, one of the most significant in the Islamic world, houses a vast collection of religious texts, rare manuscripts, and resources in multiple languages across various fields of knowledge.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the presidency, highlighted that the library was a cultural and educational platform for spreading religious knowledge, promoting Islamic culture, and fostering moderate thought globally.
It remains a valuable resource for both students of knowledge and visitors to the two holy mosques, Al-Sudais said.
'The presidency is committed to advancing the library's scientific and intellectual mission during Hajj and sharing it worldwide,' he added.
The presidency has begun expanding the library's role in scientific, intellectual and cultural areas during Hajj, with specialized programs and initiatives designed to serve visitors and researchers.
