Fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests depart Makkah

The fourth group of guests participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, began departing Makkah on Saturday, returning to their home countries after performing Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. The program hosted 250 male and female pilgrims from 21 countries, providing them with comprehensive services and facilities throughout their stay.

During their visit, the guests toured several Islamic and historical landmarks in Makkah and Madinah. They performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, paid their respects at the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad and his two companions, prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, and visited Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud, the Uhud Martyrs Cemetery, the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, and the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization.

In Makkah, the guests performed Umrah rituals and visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, where they learned about the stages of making the Kiswa. They also toured the Revelation Exhibition and took part in awareness programs and cultural events that highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to serve the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, enriching their spiritual and educational experience.

Before departing, the guests expressed their gratitude for the warm welcome, generous hospitality, and continuous care they received during their stay in the Kingdom. They affirmed that the program enabled them to perform Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and explore significant Islamic and historical sites, all facilitated by the ministry’s services and support, which allowed them to worship with ease and peace of mind.

The guests also 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 dedication to Islam and Muslims and for serving the guests of the Two Holy Mosques. They praised the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for its efforts in organizing the program and providing necessary care and services from arrival to departure.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to serving Islam and Muslims, strengthening ties with Muslim communities worldwide, and offering guests the opportunity to perform Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and witness the comprehensive services provided to visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.

The fourth group included 250 male and female pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia and Oceania, as part of the program supervised and implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.