Saudi Arabia – King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud from Saudi Arabia has provided 1,000 free Hajj quotas for Muslims from Palestina. This was conveyed by Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdulaziz al-Saud.
"The free Hajj quotas provided by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud for Palestinian Muslims are prioritized for the families of the martyrs and the wounded," Sheikh Dr. Abdulaziz said.
He said that King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud also gave 1,000 free Hajj quotas to the families of Yemeni martyrs.
The free hajj program was also given to 150 Yemeni scholars, 280 participants from Syria, 130 participants from the Arab Science and Culture Organization (ALECSO), as well as 1,300 participants from more than 90 countries around the world, he informed.
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The minister said his party ensures the best service for all participants of the free Hajj program from King Salman from the time of arrival to their return to their respective countries.
In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia prepared more than 1,000 mosques, including Miqat and areas around the holy sites. For the Hajj season, 1,300 preachers have been assigned to work around the clock to conduct 200,000 guidance or counseling activities.
A video call service has been launched through iPads at the holy sites, and a free phone service (8002451000) has been created to receive pilgrims' calls through 200 channels.
He also said that more than 7,200 personnel have been assigned to serve pilgrims.
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah and Counseling also distributed millions of copies of the Quran as a gift from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz to each pilgrim. In addition, the Ministry also translated Quranic verses into more than 76 international languages.
An electronic library service has also been introduced, providing more than 1,000 scientific materials and guides in more than 40 international languages.
