Makkah, June 5, 2025 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446H) — In a new achievement reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to spreading a message of tolerance and moderation, the Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, announced the translation of this year's Day of Arafah sermon into 35 world languages, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' project to translate the Arafah sermon, considered one of the largest media and outreach initiatives of its kind in the world.

The move aims to convey the content of the blessed sermon to Muslims in their native languages, reinforcing Islam's message of moderation and raising the global impact of religious sermons delivered at the Two Holy Mosques.

At a Glance

  • Broadcast channels: live on the "Manarat Al-Haramain" platform and the Authority's YouTube channel; the translated sermon also made available via the Tawakkalna app.
  • Guidance: listening instructions published in multiple languages via information screens and facilities, with identification cards distributed at the Grand Mosque and Namirah Mosque to make the service easier to access.
  • Languages: 35 world languages.
  • Staff: 86 employees specialised in translation, direction and guidance.
  • Content: visual and printed material produced in multiple languages to promote the service across local and global platforms.

Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs, said the initiative has achieved wide global reach thanks to the Presidency's modern technical infrastructure, in line with the guidance of the wise leadership to harness technology in the service of the Two Holy Mosques and to spread Islam's noble teachings.

The Authority added that the project forms part of an integrated system of smart technologies and advanced media production aimed at offering a comprehensive digital religious experience for pilgrims, visitors and viewers from around the world, reflecting the Kingdom's message of spiritual, humanitarian and media leadership.