By Rehan Khan<\/p>\n
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (Sapeher Times): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims for the relatives of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded to perform Hajj this year at his personal expense, Saudi Press Attach\u00e9 Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi announced on Monday.<\/p>\n
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Al-Otaibi said the initiative falls under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques\u2019 Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, administered by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.<\/p>\n
The move has been widely welcomed, including by senior journalist Tahir Khan, who described it as a positive and timely gesture. \u201cAt a time when Israel\u2019s brutal aggression continues to claim the lives of innocent women and children, this generous initiative offers spiritual comfort to the families of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded,\u201d Khan said.<\/p>\n
In addition, Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs and General Supervisor of the Guests Program, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh has expressed his appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and termed a reflection of the Kingdom\u2019s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and its commitment to Islamic solidarity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe initiative is a continuation of the leadership\u2019s consistent efforts to ease the performance of Hajj rituals for Palestinians,\u201d Dr. Al Alsheikh said. He noted that the ministry has already activated a comprehensive logistical plan to facilitate the pilgrims\u2019 journey from their departure to their return ensuring full support throughout their stay in Makkah and Madinah.<\/p>\n
Since its inception in 1417 AH, the Guests Program has hosted more than 64,000 pilgrims from across the Muslim world. The initiative underscores Saudi Arabia\u2019s role as a central pillar of the Islamic world and guardian of the Two\u00a0Holy\u00a0Mosques.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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