Saudi Arabia receives 250 pilgrims from 23 African nations

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has completed preparations to receive the third group of participants in the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Program for Umrah and Visitation. This group consists of 250 guests representing 23 African nations.

The participants are scheduled to arrive in Medina to visit several Islamic and historical sites, including Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran. Following their stay in Medina, the group will travel to Mecca to perform Umrah rituals and visit the Kaaba Kiswah factory and the Revelation Exhibition.

This initiative is part of a broader program approved by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from around the world at his own expense, divided into four separate groups.