Abuja, Nigeria – In a remarkable gesture of goodwill, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sponsored 20 Nigerian pilgrims to perform the 2025 Umrah pilgrimage under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program.
At a farewell ceremony hosted at the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Abuja, Ambassador Faisal bin Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering Islamic unity and ensuring seamless access to Islam’s most sacred sites.
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Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Pilgrimage Services
Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has invested over $100 billion in expanding and modernizing the Two Holy Mosques to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program provides fully funded Umrah opportunities for Muslims from diverse backgrounds, covering travel, accommodation, and other essential expenses.
A Symbol of Islamic Solidarity
The initiative has strengthened Saudi Arabia’s role as the global center of Islamic heritage, reinforcing its commitment to uniting Muslims worldwide. The selected Nigerian pilgrims expressed profound gratitude to King Salman for this exceptional opportunity, describing it as a life-changing spiritual experience.
This generous sponsorship further underscores Saudi Arabia’s dedication to enhancing pilgrimage services and ensuring that Muslims from across the world can partake in the sacred journey with ease.
