MAKKAH – The Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said its remains committed to increasing pilgrims’ awareness, promoting preventative measures, and encourages responsibility for a safe and efficient pilgrimage.
Dr Taufiq Fauzan bin Al-Rabi’ah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, said this in Jeddah at the 49th Grand Hajj Symposium themed “Capability in Hajj and Contemporary Developments.”
Reports that the symposium organised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the Council of Senior Scholars and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives.
Al-Rabi’ah, who emphasised the Ministry’s preparedness for the upcoming Hajj exercise,
highlighting the importance of awareness, preventative measures, and responsibility to ensure a safe and effective pilgrimage.
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, former National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Chairman/CEO, attended the symposium as a special guest, took the opportunity to engage in critical discussions and interactive sessions with heads of Hajj missions and various dignitaries present.
Reports that the symposium aimed to explore Islamic Shari’a concepts in its applications to contemporary context, facilitating the smooth and spiritually enriching performance of Hajj Pilgrimage while upholding the objectives of Islamic laws.
The event brought together scholars, officials, and experts to discuss crucial issues surrounding Hajj jurisprudence, pilgrims’ welfare and well-being.
The symposium also drew an impressive gathering of over 500 participants from 57 countries worldwide.
Distinguished attendees included, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Taufiq Fauzan bin Al-Rabi’ah, Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Special Duties, representing the Vice President at NAHCON, alongside other high ranking officials. (NAN)
