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Arab News
2 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Palestinian pilgrims express gratitude for Saudi Arabia's comprehensive Hajj support
MAKKAH: Several Palestinian pilgrims hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah — supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs — have thanked the Kingdom for its generous hospitality. They said the initiative reflects King Salman's deep care for Muslims worldwide and his commitment to ensuring they can perform Hajj with dignity and ease, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. Palestinian pilgrim Ayman Saleh expressed joy at being selected for Hajj this year and thanked the Saudi leadership for the exceptional services and warm welcome extended to Palestinian pilgrims. Pilgrim Hussein Kamal praised the outstanding facilities, saying they reflect the Kingdom's dedication to serving Palestinian pilgrims and helping them perform Hajj comfortably. He expressed deep appreciation to the Saudi leadership for this generous gesture. Hundreds of relatives of Palestinian political prisoners and martyrs have arrived to perform Hajj under the program. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs received 500 pilgrims from Gaza on Monday, bringing the total number of Palestinians to 1,000. Since its launch in 1996, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' program has hosted thousands of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. This year, the program is hosting 2,443 pilgrims from 100 countries.
Asharq Al-Awsat
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
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.
Arab News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year
RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has ordered on Monday the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The gesture is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah, which is supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance.
