Islamabad, May 25, 2025: In a powerful show of unity and global Islamic solidarity, King Salman of Saudi Arabia has announced that 1,300 male and female pilgrims from 100 countries will be hosted this year under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation.
This annual initiative continues to highlight the Kingdom’s leadership in promoting religious harmony and extending its hospitality to the global Muslim community.
“Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj” stands as a core element of Saudi Arabia’s religious diplomacy, aiming to strengthen spiritual and cultural ties across the Islamic world.
Supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the program is carefully crafted to ensure a transformative experience for international pilgrims. Saudi Minister Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, who oversees the initiative, lauded the royal directive, calling it “a reflection of the Kingdom’s unwavering dedication to Islam and its followers worldwide.”
What makes this year’s Hajj hosting unique is not just the sheer diversity—participants hail from over 100 nations—but the depth of engagement planned. Pilgrims will partake in guided visits to sacred Islamic landmarks in Makkah and Madinah, attend educational sessions, and meet with leading scholars and imams from the Two Holy Mosques. This blend of spiritual enrichment and intellectual exchange is designed to leave a lasting impact.
Since its launch in 1996, the Guests Program for Hajj has welcomed more than 65,000 pilgrims from 140 countries. The initiative not only covers travel and accommodations but also provides religious, medical, and cultural support from the point of nomination to their safe return home.
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Al-Asheikh emphasized that the initiative directly aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, particularly its aim to expand the Kingdom’s humanitarian footprint and build bridges with Islamic nations. “It’s more than a pilgrimage—it’s an embodiment of the Kingdom’s values and its vision to lead through faith and service,” he noted.
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As Saudi Arabia continues to evolve as a hub for spiritual, cultural, and educational outreach, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj reaffirms its position not just as a religious event, but as a symbol of unity among Muslims globally.
