المملكة: Pilgrims after visiting the Prophet’s Mosque: an exceptional journey of faith and an organization that exceeds expectations

A number of pilgrims crossed the Sacred House of God during their stay in Medina and after completing Hajj rituals, expressed their deep thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect them – for the care, attention and integrated services they found that contributed to performing their rituals with ease and reassurance.

The guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj and Umrah Program confirmed that the warm reception, integrated organization and quality services they found contributed to Enriching their faith experience and leaving a deep impact on their souls, praising the efforts made by the wise leadership in serving Islam and Muslims and caring for pilgrims coming from different countries and cultures.

Warm reception and quality of services

First of all, the Brazilian pilgrim Bilal Muhammad said that his acceptance was within Guests of the program came after several attempts, explaining that he applied last year and was not accepted, then he re-applied this year, only to receive the news that he described as one of the happiest moments of his life. He added: “I was inside the mosque after the evening prayer when my cousin came to me congratulating me on my acceptance to Hajj, so I prostrated to God in thanksgiving out of great joy.”

He stressed that the Hajj trip left a deep impact on his personality and behavior, indicating that a person changes after performing this great ritual, and becomes calmer, more tolerant, and less emotional toward daily situations.
He also praised the role that the Kingdom plays in supporting Islamic work in Brazil through conferences and programs that It is held in cooperation with the Islamic centers there.

He praised the good reception he received since his arrival in the Kingdom, saying that the delegations were received with smiles and a great welcome, as he found GuestsAll the necessary facilities in Mecca and Medina. At the end of his speech, he directed a greeting to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership, to those working in the service of Islam and Muslims, and to those in charge of the Islamic centers in Brazil.

Praise for organizing the crowds

For his part, Hajj Sami bin Zainab from Tunisia confirmed that his participation in the program was an opportunity that he did not expect, indicating that his joy doubled because his wife accompanied him on this journey of faith.

He said: “I extend my thanks to Khadem The Two Holy Mosques, which gave us this opportunity to visit the Kingdom and perform the Hajj, and I also extend my thanks to the Saudi people, whose generosity of morals and good treatment we have come to know.”

He added that what he witnessed in terms of the organizational level during the Hajj season is a unique experience, stressing that, by virtue of his work as a lawyer and his multiple visits to a large number of countries, he had never seen such precise organization of crowds that included nationalities from different parts of the world.
He pointed out that the success of the program and its His sense of satisfaction among the pilgrims in Mecca and Medina confirms the importance of its continuation and development during the coming years.

A spiritual journey that strengthens the connection with God

As for Hajj Bakari Abu Nergistat from the Gambia, he explained that the first thing he feels is gratitude to God Almighty for granting him the ability to perform this duty, noting that the program allowed him to perform Hajj in an atmosphere of reassurance and comfort.

He said that what distinguished this trip was the clarity of procedures, the quality of organization, and the integration of services provided to pilgrims, indicating that providing comfortable housing, food, and various services contributed to the pilgrims devoting themselves to worship and performing rituals.

He stressed that Hajj represents a deep spiritual journey that strengthens the connection between the servant and his Lord, and that this experience brought about a major transformation in his life. He added that obtaining this opportunity through the program was extremely important, as it would have needed many years to be able to perform Hajj by his own means. He called for the continuation of these initiatives that give Muslims around the world the opportunity to fulfill their dream of performing the Hajj.

Full readiness and full care for pilgrims

In turn, Hajj Luca Muhammad Al-Luqman from Italy expressed his overwhelming happiness after being chosen among the program’s guests, describing the news as a beautiful surprise that brought joy to his heart.

He said that he was honored to be the guest of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect them -, indicating that his nomination came through the Islamic Center to which he belongs, on the list of candidates to perform Hajj rituals this year.

He explained that since his arrival in the Kingdom, he has noticed a high level of care and attention, praising the good reception and constant readiness of those working to serve pilgrims around the clock. He added: “I will never forget the generous hospitality and good treatment I found, which is something that is difficult to find at this level anywhere else.”

He pointed out that performing the fifth pillar of Islam constituted a defining moment in his life, and made him feel very happy and reassured, appreciating the efforts made by the Kingdom in serving the Two Holy Mosques and caring for the guests of God from various parts of the world.

At the conclusion of his speech, he thanked the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. And the invitation and guidance for the services and care provided, praying to God to accept everyone’s Hajj and good deeds, and to reward those in charge of the program with the best reward.

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