The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance today received the first group of 250 Umrah pilgrims from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit upon their arrival in Madinah from 16 Asian countries: Indonesia, East Timor, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia, as part of the program implemented by the ministry to host Umrah performers and visitors from various countries around the world. The guests were received upon their arrival by the acting Secretary-General of the program, Ali bin Abdullah Al-Zughaibi, and a number of program officials, where their procedures were completed smoothly and they were transported to their accommodation at a hotel adjacent to the Prophet's Mosque, within an integrated system of services and organization to ensure their comfort from the moment they arrived. The guests expressed their thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership - may God support them - for this generous hospitality that enabled them to perform Umrah rituals and visit the Prophet's Mosque, praising the great efforts made by the Kingdom in serving Islam and Muslims and caring for the guests of the Most Merciful. The guests also highlighted the role played by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in implementing the program, affirming that this initiative embodies the Kingdom's care for Muslims around the world and contributes to strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and spreading the values of moderation, centrism and tolerance. The ministry stated that the working committees have prepared an integrated cultural and advocacy program for the guests, including meetings, tours and visits to enrich their spiritual and cultural experience.