3,322 pilgrims from 88 different countries participated in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit in Makkah on June 19, 2024.
The pilgrims completed the stone-casting ceremony at the Jamarat in Mina, throwing stones at three pillars in a specific order.
After the ceremony, the pilgrims performed the Farewell Tawaf prayers at the Grand Mosque and will soon be flying to Madinah to spend several days visiting significant historical sites and praying at important mosques.
The 19th of June, 2024, Makkah. There are 3,322 pilgrims from 88 different countries participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance oversees this program. They finished the stone-casting ceremony at the Jamarat in Mina today, when they threw stones at three pillars in the following order: Jamarat Al-Oula, which is the smallest pillar; Jamarat Al-Wusta, which is the middle pillar; and Jamarat Al-Aqaba, which is the largest pillar. Immediately after this, the pilgrims made their way to the Grand Mosque in order to perform the Farewell Tawaf prayers.
Beginning tomorrow, they will take a flight to Madinah, where they will spend several days with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), during which time they will pray at the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, visit the Quba Mosque, and explore other significant historical sites. All of the participants in the program, who came from a wide variety of countries around the world, expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance for providing exceptional services. They conveyed their gratitude for meeting all their requirements and for the smooth and comfortable transportation between the holy locations and the Jamarat. They prayed for the health and safety of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, as well as the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, in recognition of the ongoing supervision, care, and attention that they provided during this year's Hajj journey.
