Umrah guests tour historic Islamic sites in Madinah

Guests from the fourth group of the King Salman Program for Umrah and Visit for 1448 AH, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, visited historic and Islamic landmarks in Madinah yesterday, including Mount Uhud, the Martyrs’ Cemetery, and Quba Mosque.

During their visit to Mount Uhud and the Martyrs’ Cemetery, the guests learned about the events and significance of the Battle of Uhud, receiving a detailed explanation of the battle’s location, key stages, and the lessons drawn from it.

As part of the tour, the group proceeded to Quba Mosque, where they learned about its historical importance and status in Islam, and performed two units of prayer following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The guests expressed their happiness with the visits, highlighting their spiritual and cultural impact, and praised the services and facilities provided, which helped them learn about sites connected to the Prophet’s biography and Islamic history.

The guests also appreciated the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in organizing the program and preparing its cultural and spiritual activities, expressing gratitude for the Kingdom’s care for Islam, Muslims, and its services to pilgrims.

Details on the fourth group of the program

The fourth group of the program includes around 250 male and female pilgrims representing 21 countries, including Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Bhutan, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Fiji.