Madinah:The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance welcomed the first groups of the fourth and final batch of participants in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH upon their arrival in Madinah. These guests are set to visit the Prophet's Mosque and various Islamic and historical sites before proceeding to Makkah for Umrah.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the initial groups arriving in Madinah included Umrah performers from countries such as Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Nepal, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Ministry officials assured the guests of their dedication to providing all necessary services and facilities to facilitate their rituals and visits smoothly and peacefully.

The fourth group consists of 250 Umrah performers from 21 countries. With their arrival, the total number of guests hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program this year has reached 1,000, representing 65 countries worldwide. This initiative was personally financed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al.