Saudi Arabia's Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said this year’s Arafat sermon during Hajj would be translated into 35 languages and broadcast through digital platforms and affiliated channels to reach Muslims around the world.Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais, head of the presidency, said the initiative aimed to communicate Islam’s message of moderation and ensure that non-Arabic-speaking Muslims could benefit from the sermon’s spiritual and humanitarian themes.Al Sudais said the translation project reflected Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving Islam and Muslims and highlighted the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for pilgrims through modern technology and digital communication platforms.He added that the presidency had mobilised specialised technical, media and translation teams to ensure the sermon reached the widest possible global audience with high professional and technical standards.The annual Arafat sermon, delivered on the Day of Arafat during Hajj, is regarded as one of the most important religious speeches in the Islamic world and is followed by millions of Muslims globally.With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs.
Arafat sermon to be translated into 35 languages and broadcast it digitally to reach Muslims worldwide during Hajj
Saudi Arabia to translate the 2026 Hajj Arafat sermon into 35 languages, using digital platforms to share its spiritual and humanitarian message globally













