RIYADH: The fifth annual Hajj Conference and Exhibition will take place in Jeddah in November.
Taking place from Nov. 9-12, it is being organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, partnering with the Pilgrim Experience Program, with the theme “From Makkah to the World.”
The event, under the sponsorship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, follows on from a successful fourth edition, which drew more than 120,000 attendees from around the world. It featured more than 220 exhibitors from 137 nations and generated more than 670 collaborative agreements.
Programming for this year includes over 80 sessions and 60 specialized workshops for academics, researchers, pilgrim services offices, diplomatic representatives and trainees.
King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) will contribute significantly through its History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum, examining historical and cultural aspects of pilgrimage and the evolution of Islam’s holiest sites. It will explore modern technology applications for documenting and presenting Hajj experiences through interactive digital platforms, advancing public understanding of pilgrimage heritage.
