Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a royal decree to host an additional 1,000 family members of Palestinian victims for Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸.
This move brings the total number of family members hosted from Palestine for this year’s Hajj to 2,000. The initiative, known as the “Hosting Initiative for Pilgrims from the Families of Martyrs and the Wounded from the Gaza Strip,” reflects the Kingdom’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh, praised the King’s directive, stating that it alleviates the hardships faced by the Palestinian people in Gaza ¹.
He added that the humanitarian gesture was not unfamiliar to the Kingdom, which has stood alongside the Palestinian people since the era of the late founder King Abdulaziz.
The hosting of these pilgrims is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah, which has hosted over 60,000 pilgrims since its inception 26 years ago.
The royal decree is a testament to King Salman’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and promoting unity and brotherhood among Muslims ⁵.
The hosting of these additional 1,000 family members of Palestinian victims for Hajj is a significant gesture of solidarity and compassion.
The preparations to host these pilgrims have begun, and a strategic plan has been developed to ensure their comfort and well-being during their stay in Saudi Arabia.
