Saudi Gazette report

MADINAH — The second batch of pilgrims hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has arrived in Madinah.

The program, organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance, welcomed 250 male and female pilgrims from 14 European countries. This group is part of the 1,000 pilgrims from 66 countries hosted under the program this year.

The Ministry has ensured the provision of comprehensive services for the guests upon their arrival.

Cultural and religious activities are underway, including visits to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif, Quba Mosque, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an.

The pilgrims will also explore the exhibition and international museum of the Prophet’s biography, Sunnah, and Islamic civilization before heading to Makkah to perform the Umrah rituals.