{
  "id": 15315366,
  "title": "Fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests depart Makkah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/fourth-group-of-king-salman-umrah-program-guests-depart-makkah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:01:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/c1fduxz1w"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fourth cohort of participants in the King Salman Umrah Program have commenced their journey from Makkah, having concluded their pilgrimage and exploration of significant Islamic landmarks. Organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, this group of 250 guests from 21 nations departed Makkah on Saturday, marking their return to homelands after undertaking Umrah and pilgrimage to revered sites. Over their stay, the program offered extensive services and amenities, including visits to sacred places such as the Prophet’s Mosque, the tomb of Prophet Muhammad, Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an.",
  "summary": "The fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests have begun leaving Makkah after completing their pilgrimage and visiting key Islamic sites.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}