Jeddah: A group of 250 Umrah pilgrims hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program explored the history and heritage of Islam during a visit to the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah on Friday.
The guests, who arrived in Madinah on Wednesday, toured the museum’s pavilions showcasing the lives of the prophets, the biography and character of Prophet Muhammad, historical relics, and the history of Makkah and Madinah.
The visit was part of a cultural program organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to introduce the guests to the Kingdom’s rich Islamic heritage and history.
Interactive 3D displays, educational panoramas and digital cinemas offered visitors an immersive look at Islamic civilization and its core values, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The 250 pilgrims in the second group represent 23 countries across Europe and Asia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, France, the UK, Spain, Germany, Moldova, Austria, Slovakia, Estonia, Poland, Switzerland, Iraq, Jordan and Syria.
