The Saudi Arabi authorities Thursday said this year’s Arafat sermon will be translated into 20 languages.
The initiative marks the world’s largest project of its kind.
Launched in 2018, the project initially offered translations in five languages.
The presidency of the Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced Wednesday that the Arafat sermon translation project will now encompass 50 languages.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that the initiative, spearheaded by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, marks the world’s largest project of its kind.
Launched in 2018, the project initially offered translations in five languages.
This remarkable growth to 50 languages in less than a decade reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to spreading the message of moderation and Islamic values globally.
On Sunday, the presidency said the Arafat sermon for this year’s hajj season will reach one billion listeners worldwide, fostering greater understanding and promoting peace through the message of the Arafat sermon.
