Saudi Arabia has launched the distribution of 1.9 million copies of the Holy Qur’an and its translated editions to pilgrims departing the Kingdom after completing Hajj 2026.
The initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, began at departure terminals in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, where international pilgrims are receiving copies before boarding flights home.
Produced by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah, the editions are available in more than 80 languages, allowing pilgrims to continue studying and reflecting on the Qur’an in their native tongues after returning home.
Authorities said the distribution campaign will continue around the clock at airports, land crossings, and seaports across Saudi Arabia to ensure all departing pilgrims benefit from the program.
Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh described the initiative as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to promote the teachings of the Qur’an globally. He noted that extensive logistical and human resources have been deployed to facilitate a smooth distribution process.
Meanwhile, Saudi immigration authorities have begun processing the first wave of departing pilgrims. The General Directorate of Passports said it is operating at full readiness across the Kingdom’s entry and exit points to manage the large-scale post-Hajj travel movement.
Official figures show that 1,707,301 Muslims performed Hajj in 2026, representing a 2.04 percent increase compared to the previous year. Of that number, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia, with the majority traveling by air.
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