Third group of King Salman Umrah Program guests arrives in Makkah
A group of 250 pilgrims from 23 African countries arrived in Makkah as part of the third batch of the King Salman Umrah and Visit Program.
Key Takeaways
AIA total of 250 male and female pilgrims from the third group of the King Salman Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH arrived in Makkah today. The program, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, provided comprehensive services and arrangements for the guests.
Officials from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance welcomed the guests at their accommodation before they proceeded to the Grand Mosque to perform Umrah rituals.
After completing their rituals, the guests offered prayers for King Salman bin Abdulaziz, expressing deep gratitude for the care and support they received, as well as the resources and services provided to facilitate their Umrah and visit to the Prophet’s Mosque.
They praised the Saudi leadership for its outstanding services to visitors of the Two Holy Mosques and highlighted the ongoing projects and achievements aimed at serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.
During their stay in Makkah, the guests’ program includes a meeting with one of the imams and preachers of the Grand Mosque, as well as visits to the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswa of the Kaaba and the Revelation Exhibition.
The third group comprises 250 pilgrims representing 23 African countries: Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Chad, Tanzania, Djibouti, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, and Mali.