The first group in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has toured the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah. The 250 pilgrims from 16 Asian regions looked at the facility and learned about its high-precision printing, translation, and global distribution processes.
Gifts of Qur’an Copies
The complex presented the guests with copies of the Holy Qur’an and translations of its meanings following the visit. The guests thanked the Saudi leadership for serving Islam and praised the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for organizing the educational tour. They also expressed gratitude to the leadership for the services and care provided throughout the visit.
Cultural Tour of Madinah
The visitors viewed Mount Uhud, the Uhud Martyrs Cemetery, and Quba Mosque as part of their cultural program in Madinah. The guests learned about the Battle of Uhud and prayed at the mosque.
King Salman’s Generous Hosting
King Salman is hosting 1,000 Umrah performers at his own expense this year, with guests arriving in four groups. The first group included participants from Indonesia, Timor-Leste, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia.
