The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance organized an 'Open Day' event for the first group of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program for the year 1448 AH, at a recreational park in the Al-Hada area of Taif Governorate.

The ministry stated that the event is part of the cultural and recreational programs offered to the program's guests, and included a number of diverse cultural and recreational competitions, in addition to a speech ceremony in which the guests expressed their thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, for their generous hospitality.

The guests noted that the program was implemented according to the highest standards and integrated services, which enabled them to perform Umrah rituals and visit religious, cultural, and historical landmarks in Mecca and Medina with ease and tranquility.

250 pilgrims from 16 Asian countries participate.

It is worth mentioning that the first batch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program includes 250 male and female pilgrims representing 16 Asian countries.