Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance received the first group of guests under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued an order to host 2,300 pilgrims from more than 100 countries. The first delegation of guests, who arrived on Wednesday, included 305 pilgrims from 33 countries.

Several guests expressed their heartfelt thanks to the Saudi leadership for enabling them to perform Hajj through the program. They also praised the leadership’s ongoing commitment to serving Muslims worldwide.