02/07/2023
Non-Saudi pilgrims participating in the Hajj will now receive a special gift from Saudi ruler King Salman bin Abdulaziz. As per his orders, two million copies of the Holy Quran will be distributed among the pilgrims upon their return to their respective countries.
This initiative, announced by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, signifies the importance placed on sharing the teachings of the Holy Quran with pilgrims from around the world.
To ensure widespread access, the copies will be handed out at airports, land passages, and seaports in Saudi Arabia. These two million copies are available in 76 different languages, catering to the diverse backgrounds of the pilgrims. Dr Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah, and Guidance, has expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for this invaluable gift of the Holy Quran.
