The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance distributed 250,260 books and leaflets to Umrah performers and worshippers in Makkah during the first 20 days of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The distribution, carried out by the ministry’s General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation, also included various guiding publications in multiple languages and cards for the Islamic e-library.
SPA said the distribution locations included the Al-Taneem and Al-Ji’ranah mosques, prayer areas in the central area next to the Grand Mosque, and Mount Arafat. The effort is part of the ministry’s informational services for Umrah performers and worshippers during the holy month.
What does a figure like 250,260 books and leaflets tell us about the scale of guidance work during Ramadan in Makkah? The ministry’s General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation is the body responsible for this distribution, according to SPA.
The printed materials were not the only channel used. The Islamic e-library has been activated, featuring a list of scholarly books and guiding materials by the ministry. It offers over 3,000 religious materials and 320 digital books, allowing visitors to download scholarly materials directly to their mobile phones through an advanced electronic system designed to provide awareness and guidance services using modern technology.
How might a digital library change the way worshippers access religious material compared with printed books and leaflets? The e-library cards distributed alongside the printed publications appear to connect the physical and digital sides of the campaign.
The distribution covered Al-Taneem and Al-Ji’ranah mosques, two locations associated with Umrah rituals, as well as prayer areas in the central area next to the Grand Mosque and Mount Arafat. Each of these sites draws large numbers of worshippers during Ramadan.
What does the choice of Mount Arafat as a distribution point suggest about the reach of the ministry’s Ramadan services? SPA reported the locations without giving a breakdown of how many books or leaflets went to each site.
The materials were provided in multiple languages, according to SPA, alongside guiding publications and the e-library cards. The ministry’s General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation is named as the implementing body.
How does offering material in multiple languages shape the experience of Umrah performers who do not speak Arabic? SPA did not list the specific languages included in the distribution.
The Islamic e-library offers over 3,000 religious materials and 320 digital books. Visitors can download scholarly materials directly to their mobile phones through an advanced electronic system designed to provide awareness and guidance services using modern technology.
What does it mean for a worshipper to carry 320 digital books on a phone during Ramadan in Makkah? The e-library is described by SPA as activated, with a list of scholarly books and guiding materials by the ministry.
The distribution figure of 250,260 covers the first 20 days of Ramadan, as of the 20th day of the month. SPA reported the total without saying how the daily distribution varied across those 20 days.
Could the pace of distribution have been steady across the 20 days, or did it rise and fall with worshipper numbers? SPA did not provide a day-by-day account.
The ministry continues to provide informational services to Umrah performers and worshippers during Ramadan, SPA said. The General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation is the entity handling the effort.
What role do printed books and leaflets still play when a digital library is available at the same locations? The two formats were distributed together, with e-library cards accompanying the printed materials.
The distribution locations named by SPA were the Al-Taneem and Al-Ji’ranah mosques, prayer areas in the central area next to the Grand Mosque, and Mount Arafat. These are the only sites SPA listed.
How many worshippers pass through these locations during Ramadan, and how does that compare with the number of books and leaflets handed out? SPA did not give worshipper counts or a per-location breakdown.
The Islamic e-library’s electronic system is described as advanced and designed to provide awareness and guidance services using modern technology. The library includes a list of scholarly books and guiding materials by the ministry.
What does it take to run a digital library that serves visitors downloading scholarly material to their phones at these sites? SPA did not describe the technical infrastructure behind the system.
The ministry’s distribution included books, leaflets, various guiding publications in multiple languages, and cards for the Islamic e-library. SPA reported the combined total as 250,260.
Does the combined figure include the e-library cards, or only the printed books and leaflets? SPA’s report groups the items together without separating the categories.
The report covers the period up to the 20th day of Ramadan. SPA did not say whether the distribution would continue at the same pace for the remaining days of the month.
What happens to the guidance effort after Ramadan ends? SPA’s report addresses the Ramadan period only.
The General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation operates under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance. Its Ramadan work in Makkah includes both printed materials and the digital library.
How do the printed and digital channels complement each other for a worshipper who picks up a leaflet and then scans or uses an e-library card? SPA described both channels but not the handoff between them.
SPA did not include the cost of the distribution, the number of staff involved, the specific languages of the publications, or a breakdown of materials by location. The report also did not say how many users have accessed the Islamic e-library or downloaded its digital books.
How many books and leaflets did the Ministry of Islamic Affairs distribute in Makkah during the first 20 days of Ramadan? The ministry distributed 250,260 books and leaflets, according to SPA. The distribution was carried out by the ministry’s General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation. Along with the printed books and leaflets, the effort included various guiding publications in multiple languages and cards for the Islamic e-library. SPA reported the combined total as of the 20th day of Ramadan, without separating the printed materials from the e-library cards or giving a day-by-day breakdown.
Where were the books and leaflets distributed? SPA said the distribution locations included the Al-Taneem and Al-Ji’ranah mosques, prayer areas in the central area next to the Grand Mosque, and Mount Arafat. These were the sites named in the report. The locations are associated with Umrah rituals and draw large numbers of worshippers during Ramadan. SPA did not provide a breakdown of how many books or leaflets went to each individual location, nor did it give worshipper counts for the sites.
What is the Islamic e-library mentioned in the report? The Islamic e-library has been activated and features a list of scholarly books and guiding materials by the ministry, according to SPA. It offers over 3,000 religious materials and 320 digital books. Visitors can download scholarly materials directly to their mobile phones through an advanced electronic system designed to provide awareness and guidance services using modern technology. Cards for the e-library were distributed alongside the printed books and leaflets in Makkah.
What languages were the guiding publications available in? SPA reported that the guiding publications were provided in multiple languages, alongside the books, leaflets, and e-library cards. The report did not list the specific languages included in the distribution. The multilingual aspect is mentioned as part of the informational services the ministry continues to provide to Umrah performers and worshippers during Ramadan. The distribution was handled by the General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation.
What period does the 250,260 figure cover? The figure covers the first 20 days of Ramadan, as of the 20th day of the month, according to SPA. The report was dated March 25, 2025. It did not say how the daily distribution varied across those 20 days, whether the pace was steady, or whether the distribution would continue at the same rate for the remaining days of Ramadan. The combined total also does not separate printed books and leaflets from e-library cards.