Riyadh: In an atmosphere that brings together guests from diverse countries and cultures, the scholarly and cultural gatherings accompanying the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit provide opportunities for dialogue, communication, and learning from scholars and the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques. They add a knowledge-based dimension to the guests' journey, reinforcing the values of brotherhood and harmony, with their impact extending to their communities after they return home.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Through these gatherings, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance seeks to enrich guests' experience and facilitate direct interaction with the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques and scholars. The gatherings contribute to the exchange of knowledge and experiences, strengthen bonds among Muslims, and highlight the Kingdom's message of serving Islam and Muslims and promoting the values of tolerance and moderation.
As part of the accompanying scholarly and religious program for the second group, the ministry organized a scholarly gathering in Madinah for the program's guests and Imam of the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Barhaji, at the guests' residence. Another gathering was held with Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Dr. Yasser Al-Dosari. The two gatherings addressed several values and principles underscoring the importance of Muslim unity and solidarity. The scholars also highlighted the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit as an embodiment of the Kingdom's approach to serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, reinforcing its commitment to serving Islam and Muslims and strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood.
The significance of these gatherings lies in fostering direct communication between guests and scholars and providing participants with opportunities to benefit from scholarly and intellectual discussions addressing issues important to Muslims. They also create a space for interaction and dialogue among participants from different countries.
The impact of these gatherings extends beyond the guests' journey and their return to their home countries, as they take with them knowledge, experiences, and messages that promote the values of moderation, tolerance, and harmony. This gives the program a broader dimension of communication and helps convey the care they witnessed from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, as well as the Kingdom's initiatives and programs that serve Islam and Muslims.