Grand Hajj Symposium

The Grand Hajj Symposium is an annual scientific event sponsored by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where various issues related to the Hajj pilgrimage are discussed.

The Grand Hajj Symposium serves as a scientific umbrella and an attractive knowledge platform for elite scholars, thinkers, and researchers in Islamic affairs to discuss various jurisprudential issues relevant to the needs of pilgrims.

The Grand Hajj Symposium contributes by providing a platform where various issues related to the Hajj pilgrimage are discussed, which spiritually and religiously affect pilgrims during their performance of the ritual. It encourages constructive dialogue, forward-thinking, and peaceful coexistence among different segments of society. The symposium enhances the ability of religious and Islamic authorities to create an environment of understanding and cooperation, facilitating the performance of Hajj with ease and convenience. Additionally, it also strengthens the connection of Hajj with values such as tolerance, peace, and understanding by providing an environment for dialogue and discussions based on mutual respect.

The Grand Hajj Symposium was launched in 1970 and has successfully become an enriching knowledge and scientific platform through its various editions. It discusses issues and matters related to the Hajj pilgrimage, addressing its spiritual, social, and cultural dimensions. The symposium gathers scholars, thinkers, and researchers from the Islamic world from around the globe, with the attendance of several ministers, to exchange knowledge, research findings, and best practices that contribute to enhancing the comfort, safety, and overall experience of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. More than fifty-seven countries participate each year, with around five hundred guests attending, underscoring the Kingdom's role in serving the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques and the broader Muslim community. This event also aims to achieve one of the main purposes of Hajj: fostering unity and affection among Muslims.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah organized, for the first time, an exhibition on the sidelines of the Grand Hajj Symposium on June 20, 2023. The exhibition highlighted the efforts of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, along with other relevant entities, in enhancing the services provided to the guests of the Merciful, enriching and deepening their religious and cultural experience, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.