King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,000 Hajj Pilgrims from Palestinian Families

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued directives to host 1,000 pilgrims from Palestinian families who have been affected by the ongoing conflict, including families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded. This initiative will cover all expenses for their participation in Hajj this year, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, which is being carried out by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and General Supervisor of the program, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their generosity. He noted that this act of compassion underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to support Palestinian families and to enhance the bonds of Islamic unity.

Al-Sheikh emphasized that this initiative is a reflection of the Kingdom’s continuous commitment to facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage for Palestinian families. The Ministry has swiftly rolled out a comprehensive plan to ensure all necessary services and facilities are provided, starting from their departure from Palestine to their return, offering full support during their stay in Makkah and Madinah.

Since its inception in 1417 AH, the program has hosted more than 64,000 pilgrims from various countries, demonstrating the Kingdom’s relentless efforts to serve Islam and Muslims worldwide and further solidifying its role as the heart of the Islamic world.