Madinah, Muharram 25, 1448 AH, July 10, 2026, SPA -- Guests of the first batch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the current year 1448 AH, praised the warm welcome and integrated services they have received since their arrival in the Kingdom, affirming that what the Kingdom provides reflects its firm mission of serving Islam and Muslims and caring for the guests of the Most Merciful. The guests in Madinah expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may Allah preserve them - for their generous hospitality, commending the services and organization provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance that contributed to creating a spiritual atmosphere for performing Umrah and visit rituals with ease and tranquility. Abdul Qadir Hussein from the Kingdom of Cambodia expressed his utmost thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the faithful Crown Prince - may Allah preserve them - affirming that his selection for the program was a source of great pride and happiness for him, praying to Allah to protect the Kingdom and its leadership and to perpetuate security and prosperity upon them. For his part, Professor Sudar Routab Abdul Hakim from the Republic of Indonesia affirmed that the program plays an important role in consolidating Islamic values and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among Muslims, noting that the visit, which includes Madinah and Makkah, contributes to strengthening spiritual ties among participants, expressing his pride in the gracious invitation he received to participate in the program, and praising the distinguished relations between the Kingdom and Indonesia. Luqman Yusuf from the Kingdom of Cambodia commended the hosting initiative, affirming that it embodies the Kingdom's leadership's interest in serving Muslims around the world and its keenness to enable them to perform their rituals in an atmosphere of security and comfort. It is noteworthy that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may Allah preserve him - directed the hosting of (1,000) Umrah performers from various countries around the world at his own expense, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The first batch of the program, which is implemented in four batches during the year 1448 AH, includes (250) Umrah performers representing (16) Asian countries: Indonesia, East Timor, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia. // End // 14:57 T M 0076

Madinah, Muharram 25, 1448 AH, July 10, 2026, SPA -- Guests of the first batch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the current year 1448 AH, praised the warm welcome and integrated services they have received since their arrival in the Kingdom, affirming that what the Kingdom provides reflects its firm mission of serving Islam and Muslims and caring for the guests of the Most Merciful. The guests in Madinah expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may Allah preserve them - for their generous hospitality, commending the services and organization provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance that contributed to creating a spiritual atmosphere for performing Umrah and visit rituals with ease and tranquility. Abdul Qadir Hussein from the Kingdom of Cambodia expressed his utmost thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the faithful Crown Prince - may Allah preserve them - affirming that his selection for the program was a source of great pride and happiness for him, praying to Allah to protect the Kingdom and its leadership and to perpetuate security and prosperity upon them. For his part, Professor Sudar Routab Abdul Hakim from the Republic of Indonesia affirmed that the program plays an important role in consolidating Islamic values and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among Muslims, noting that the visit, which includes Madinah and Makkah, contributes to strengthening spiritual ties among participants, expressing his pride in the gracious invitation he received to participate in the program, and praising the distinguished relations between the Kingdom and Indonesia. Luqman Yusuf from the Kingdom of Cambodia commended the hosting initiative, affirming that it embodies the Kingdom's leadership's interest in serving Muslims around the world and its keenness to enable them to perform their rituals in an atmosphere of security and comfort. It is noteworthy that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may Allah preserve him - directed the hosting of (1,000) Umrah performers from various countries around the world at his own expense, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The first batch of the program, which is implemented in four batches during the year 1448 AH, includes (250) Umrah performers representing (16) Asian countries: Indonesia, East Timor, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia. // End // 14:57 T M 0076