Saudi Arabia to Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Nations

Jul 30, 2026
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Saudi Arabia to Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Nations

Saudi Arabia has approved the hosting of 1,000 people from 16 countries to perform Umrah under the Guests Program for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in a step that reflects the Kingdom's ongoing care for pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.

The initiative brings together participants from a range of nations, allowing them to travel to the Kingdom and carry out the rituals of Umrah as guests. The program is one of several efforts aimed at serving those who visit the holy sites and enriching their spiritual experience.

For the wider community of residents and expatriates in the Kingdom, programs of this kind highlight the central role the Two Holy Mosques hold and the attention given to organizing the arrival and hosting of pilgrims from around the world.

Such hosting arrangements typically cover the guests' visit and support them throughout their stay, helping ensure a smooth and welcoming experience as they perform Umrah.


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