King Salman Invites Additional 1,000 Palestinians for Hajj
- Publish date: Tuesday، 11 June 2024
King Salman directs the hosting of 1,000 more Palestinians for Hajj, totaling 2,000 this year.
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King Salman has extended an invitation to 1,000 more Palestinian family members affected by the Gaza conflict to perform Hajj. This is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah.
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Additional Invitation Follows May Directive
This latest directive follows a similar order from May, which also invited 1,000 Palestinians for Hajj. Thus, a total of 2,000 Palestinians will participate in this year's pilgrimage under the program.
Purpose and Oversight
The initiative, managed by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, aims to provide support and relief to those impacted by the ongoing violence in Gaza by enabling them to perform Hajj.
Long-standing Tradition of Support
Since its start 26 years ago, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah has hosted over 60,000 pilgrims. This long-standing initiative underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting those in need.