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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia offers free Hajj for 1,300 guests from more than 90 countries in the world.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a directive, asking the Saudi government to host 1,300 pilgrims from different countries as KSA guests to perform Hajj.
The decision is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah. It covers the pilgrimage expenses of selected participants.
Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Saudi Islamic affairs minister said, “The annual program reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to serve Muslims and deepen relations with other Islamic nations.”
“Under the program, every year the Saudi government, enables thousands of Muslims from all over the world to perform Hajj under an organized system with top-class services,” said Al-Asheikh.
Saudi Ministry would coordinate with Saudi embassies abroad to select participants and facilitate visa procedures for this year’s Hajj.
“The ministry would supervise the trip of guest pilgrims, starting from their departure from their own countries until they complete Hajj rituals,” the minister added.
The program gives the chance for Muslims not selected in previous years to fulfill their dreams of performing Hajj.
Earlier, King Salman issued a directive to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to participate in this year’s Hajj season from the families of martyrs, injured, and captives.
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