Fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests departs Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has bid farewell to the fourth group of guests from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH, comprising 250 male and female pilgrims from 21 countries, as they departed the Kingdom to return home. Their spiritual journey included performing Umrah, visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, and exploring several Islamic, historical, and cultural sites, all supported by a comprehensive range of services and facilities provided by the ministry throughout their stay, funded by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

During their time in Madinah, the guests visited the Prophet’s Mosque, greeted the Prophet Muhammad and his two companions, prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, and toured Mount Uhud, the Cemetery of the Martyrs of Uhud, Quba Mosque, the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, as well as the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization.

The guests also performed Umrah rituals in Makkah, prayed at the Grand Mosque, visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba and the Revelation Exhibition, and participated in several guidance programs and cultural activities. These experiences enriched their visit and introduced them to Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, as well as the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.

Before departing, the guests expressed their deep happiness and gratitude for the warm welcome, generous hospitality, and continuous care they received since their arrival in the Kingdom. They affirmed that this spiritual journey would remain memorable for its diverse visits and programs, and for the attention and support that reflected the strong bonds between Saudi Arabia and Muslims worldwide. They praised the Kingdom’s efforts and resources dedicated to serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, noting that they would return home with cherished memories and a positive image of Saudi Arabia and its people.

The guests extended their thanks and appreciation to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, for their care and support for Islam and Muslims, and for enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals and visit the Two Holy Mosques with ease and peace of mind.

It is worth noting that the fourth group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH included 250 pilgrims representing 21 countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Bhutan, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Fiji.