Archive · 12 Nov 2025
History of Hajj and Two Holy Mosques Forum Launched in Jeddah
Imagine a big history show about the Hajj, the special journey Muslims take to Mecca and Medina.
It's happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A special foundation organized it, with help from the government.
This show teaches everyone about how Hajj has been done for a very long time and how the places where people pray have changed.
It also talks about all the hard work Saudi Arabia has done over the years to help people visiting these holy places.
They are even showing old papers, pictures, and old items from the past.
There are also talks about how they use new technology, like computers and AI, to help manage everything today and make it easier for everyone.
It's like looking back at history and forward to the future at the same time to understand this important journey better.
The ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques’ Forum has been launched in Jeddah, organized by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah).
The forum serves as a platform to highlight the historical depth of Hajj rituals and Saudi Arabia’s civilizational image, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
Keynote addresses and sessions focus on documenting the cultural and religious history of Hajj, the evolution of services at the Two Holy Mosques, and efforts to improve the pilgrim experience.
Discussions will cover crowd management, transportation, healthcare, digital transformation, and the use of AI in managing Hajj operations.
An accompanying exhibition showcases rare documents, manuscripts, historical photographs, and archaeological artifacts related to the pilgrimage journey.
- Who
- King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Guests of the Most Gracious Program, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Sheikh Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, experts and researchers.
- What
- The ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques’ Forum, including a scientific and cultural platform, discussion sessions, and an exhibition.
- When
- Launched on November 12 (Forum), Exhibition opened November 9.
- Where
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Superdome.
- Why
- To highlight the historical depth of Hajj rituals, reinforce the Kingdom's civilizational image, document cultural and religious history, and showcase efforts in developing services for pilgrims in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Historical and Cultural Significance
Modernization and Technological Advancement
Focus of the Forum
Historical and Cultural Significance
The forum highlights the historical depth of Hajj rituals and the Kingdom's civilizational image, emphasizing the cultural and religious history of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques.
Modernization and Technological Advancement
The forum also focuses on innovation, digital transformation, crowd management, transportation, healthcare, and the use of AI to improve the experience of pilgrims and manage services efficiently.
Integration of Heritage and Technology
Historical and Cultural Significance
Experts and researchers provide insights that highlight the integration of historical heritage with modern technologies.
Modernization and Technological Advancement
Digital transformation and the use of AI are explored to support the development of innovative systems for crowd monitoring and management.
- Event Name
- History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum
- Organizer
- King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah)
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Related Event
- Fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition
- Duration of Exhibition
- Opened November 9, continues for an unspecified period
- Keynote Speaker
- Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa