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King Salman Invites Additional 1,000 Palestinians for Hajj

King Salman directs the hosting of 1,000 more Palestinians for Hajj, totaling 2,000 this year.

  • Publish date: Tuesday، 11 June 2024
King Salman Invites Additional 1,000 Palestinians for Hajj

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.

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.

King Salman Invites Additional 1,000 Palestinians for Hajj

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.

King Salman Invites Additional 1,000 Palestinians for 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.

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