The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, November 17, issued approval to host 1,000 people from 66 countries, in 4 groups in the year 1446 AH to perform Umrah or minor pilgrimage.
The decision comes as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Haj and Umrah, which covers the expenses of selected participants.
The program will host 1,000 prominent Islamic figures, including elites, scholars, sheikhs, and university professors, to perform Umrah and pray in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.