King’s Hajj guests head to Madinah after completing pilgrimage under royal program

MAKKAH: Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit departed Makkah for Madinah after completing the Hajj rituals, concluding a key stage of their pilgrimage under a royal initiative that this year hosted 2,500 pilgrims from 104 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The pilgrims completed the full sequence of Hajj rites, including standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah, staying in Mina, performing the stoning of the Jamarat during the Days of Tashreeq and concluding with the Farewell Tawaf.

Participants expressed satisfaction with the organization of the pilgrimage and the services provided throughout their journey, saying the arrangements enabled them to perform the rituals smoothly and in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

The guests also voiced their appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the care and support extended to pilgrims, praising the facilities and services that helped ensure a safe and comfortable Hajj experience.