Hajj1441 – 3,000 electronic publications provided for pilgrims

2 August 2020

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – More than 3,000 publications have been made available to pilgrims through electronic tracking during the 1441 Hijri/2020 hajj pilgrimage, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, through the Publications and Scientific Research Agency, distributed bar code cards for the electronic browsing service for its various publications and scientific research in more than 40 languages.

Under the guidance and support of the Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, the service is provided as part of the Saudi Arabia 2020 National Transformation Program.

The aim of the project is to provide quality services within the context of the kingdom’s mission to serve Islamic action in various fields, including the provision of publications promoting moderation and fighting intellectual deviation.

Meanwhile, different governmental entities worked together to ensure a successful hajj season through putting in place strict precautionary measures.