The departure of the first batch of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the current year 1448H, was completed today as they return to their countries after an integrated spiritual journey during which the guests performed Umrah rituals and prayed at the Prophet's Mosque, within a comprehensive system of services and care.

The guests expressed their happiness with the care and attention they received, which enabled them to perform Umrah rituals and visit the Prophet's Mosque with ease and reassurance, raising their hands in supplication to God Almighty to reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince - may God preserve them - with the best reward for their care and attention to the guests of the Most Merciful.

They praised the warm welcome, facilities, and integrated services that accompanied them throughout their journey, through the provision of all capabilities that contributed to the success of their spiritual journey from the time they left their countries until their return to them.

It is noteworthy that the first batch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program included (250) pilgrims, male and female, representing (16) Asian countries: Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia.