Islamic affairs ministry starts distributing over 1.8 million copies of Qur’an to departing Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has started distributing 1,879,352 copies of the holy Qur’an to departing Hajj pilgrims. (@AlharamainSA)
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  • The copies, printed by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, are available in various sizes

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has started distributing 1,879,352 copies of the holy Qur’an to departing Hajj pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The copies, printed by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, are available in various sizes.

Translations of the holy book are available in more than 77 languages, a testament to the ministry’s commitment to inclusivity and respect for all pilgrims departing for their home countries via King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah Islamic Port, and other crossings.

Hajj 2024 ended on Tuesday and some pilgrims have started departing for their home countries having visited Madinah before the pilgrimage.