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Pilgrims praise Saudi Umrah initiative

Pilgrims praise Saudi Umrah initiative

The third batch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah, administered by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, has praised the nation's leadership for facilitating their Umrah rituals in Makkah.
After completing Umrah and visiting Medina's Prophet's Mosque, the participants have returned home, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

This group consisted of 250 distinguished Muslims from 16 countries, including nations across the Middle East and Africa.

They expressed gratitude towards King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the ministry for high-quality services during their pilgrimage.

Their itinerary included significant religious and cultural sites in the holy cities, such as Quba Mosque and the Cave of Hira, along with a visit to the Revelation Exhibition in Makkah's Hira Cultural District.

This exhibition displayed a model of the Cave of Hira and a presentation recounting Prophet Muhammad’s receipt of divine revelation.

The participants acknowledged the exhibition as a testament to Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing the religious and cultural experience of visitors and its dedication to Islam and its followers.
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