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"King Salman Welcomes Over 2,300 Pilgrims for Hajj, Including 1,000 Palestinians"

Summary:
In this week's newsletter, we bring you an update on the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah.

King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has welcomed 683 pilgrims from 66 countries, with 223 arriving on Sunday alone.

Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program, a total of 2,322 pilgrims, including 2,000 Palestinians, will perform Hajj.

Notably, 1,000 of these Palestinian pilgrims are from the families of martyrs and injured, specifically from the Gaza Strip.

King Salman has personally issued a directive to host these 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims.

This gesture underscores the Kingdom's commitment to supporting the Muslim community during this sacred time.

Title: "King Salman's Generous Gesture: Welcoming 2,000 Pilgrims from Gaza for Hajj"

Summary:

In this newsletter, we highlight a significant royal initiative by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

They are hosting 2,000 pilgrims from the Gaza Strip, families of martyrs and injured, to perform Hajj rituals in a unique manner.

This generous gesture is a testament to their continuous care for Islam and Muslims worldwide.

Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, expressed his gratitude for this kind gesture.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is currently receiving the remaining delegations of guests, providing integrated services through various committees, ensuring a seamless experience for the pilgrims from their arrival in Saudi Arabia to their departure after Hajj and visits to the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah and historic Islamic sites in Makkah and Madinah.

Title: "Revolutionizing the Hajj Experience: A Comfortable and Memorable Journey"

Summary:

In our latest newsletter, we're excited to share that the ministry has developed an integrated system of services designed to make the Hajj pilgrimage a seamless and comfortable experience for all guests.

This innovative approach aims to transform the spiritual journey into an exceptional and memorable event for everyone involved.

Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking initiative.
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