Makkah: His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Al-Sheikh, welcomed two esteemed members of the Council of Senior Scholars at his residence in Mina during the Hajj pilgrimage. Sheikh Dr. Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed and Dr. Sami bin Muhammad Al-Saqer visited to extend their greetings and congratulations to the Grand Mufti on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting was held as part of the annual tradition during the Hajj season, where prominent Islamic scholars gather in the holy city of Makkah. The Council of Senior Scholars, chaired by the Grand Mufti, plays a vital role in guiding religious practices and offering scholarly advice in the Kingdom.
The gathering underscored the importance of unity and scholarly collaboration during one of the most significant periods in the Islamic calendar. Sheikh Abdulaziz, as the head of the Council and the General Presidency for Scientific Research and Ifta, often engages with fellow scholars to discuss religious matters and the observance of Islamic rituals during Hajj.
This visit by Dr. Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed and Dr. Sami bin Muhammad Al-Saqer is a reflection of the strong ties within the Council and their shared commitment to upholding Islamic traditions and values during the holy pilgrimage.