King Salman’s guests perform Friday prayers at Grand Mosque
Guests of the King Salman Umrah and Visit Program performed Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, expressing gratitude for Saudi hospitality.
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AIGuests from the third group of the King Salman Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH, overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, performed Friday prayers today at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
The group included 250 male and female pilgrims representing 23 African countries. Alongside other worshippers, they listened to the Friday sermon delivered by Sheikh Dr. Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque.
The guests expressed their happiness at praying within the Grand Mosque and their gratitude for the opportunity to perform Umrah as part of the hosting program.
They praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia, led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, in caring for the Two Holy Mosques and serving their visitors. The guests also commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the comprehensive care and services provided since their arrival.
Comprehensive program for pilgrims
The King Salman Umrah and Visit Program reflects the Saudi leadership’s commitment to Muslims worldwide, enabling them to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s Mosque through a range of integrated programs and services supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.