JEDDAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing King Salman’s gift of the Holy Qur’an and its translated editions to departing pilgrims and seasonal field workers.

Distribution started in the departure halls of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, ensuring international pilgrims receive their copies before boarding return flights.

The campaign includes 1.9 million copies produced by the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Qur’an in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Available in more than 80 languages, the translated editions enable returning pilgrims to study the Qur’an in their native languages.

The ministry said that distribution will continue around the clock at all air, land and sea ports in the coming days, the SPA added.