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Riyadh: Abdulrahman Al-Waqeesi, a professor and historian specializing in the scientific and cultural movement in the Hejaz, said that Hajj is an opportunity to discover 黑料社区鈥檚 culture, arts, architecture and people 鈥� not just a religious destination.
During a symposium at the Madinah Book Fair, Al-Waqeesi spoke about the lasting social impact pilgrims have on their communities, becoming ambassadors who share their religious and cultural experiences.
He highlighted the Two Holy Mosques as historic centers of knowledge and cultural exchange, adding that Hajj has long inspired memoirs and writings that serve as key historical references, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Al-Waqeesi also pointed out the symbolic items pilgrims take home, reflecting Hejazi culture and expressing the depth of the Hajj experience. These details, he said, reinforce the Two Holy Mosques鈥� status in the Islamic conscience.
The professor praised the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030 initiatives for facilitating and expanding Hajj opportunities for Muslims worldwide.