The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Outreach and Guidance delivered a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Saudi efforts to support Muslims around the world during the holy month.
The gift handing over ceremony was held at the Kingdom’s Embassy Headquarters in Cairo in the presence of Khalid bin Hamad Al Shammari, Charge d’Affaires of the Two Holy Mosques to Egypt, Major General Hossam Wasel, Director of Public Relations of the Long Live Egypt Fund, and Mohammad Al Dawish, Special Envoy of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, during which 10 tons of dates were presented. Assigned.
The program by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to distribute luxurious dates is part of specific programs carried out by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Outreach and Guidance in 120 countries around the world during the holy month of Ramadan, with the aim of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and providing support to Muslims around the world, in accordance with the instructions of the Wise Leader.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ date distribution program is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent annual humanitarian initiatives, and its implementation began on a large scale during the reign of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and continued and expanded during the reigns of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During Ramadan 2025, Saudi Arabia distributed more than 50,000 tons of premium dates to countries in the Islamic world, including Egypt. Egypt gains a large share every year due to its close brotherly ties and large Egyptian community in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs directly oversees the program and works with local organizations such as the Saudi Embassy and Egypt’s Long Live Egypt Fund to distribute dates to mosques, orphanages, hospitals and needy families, ensuring high quality and appropriate packaging.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Outreach and Guidance has delivered a gift to the Custodians of the Two Holy Mosques consisting of gorgeous date palms to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Saudi efforts to support Muslims around the world during the holy month.
The presentation ceremony was held at the Kingdom’s Embassy in Cairo, and was attended by Khalid bin Hamad Al Shammari, Charge d’Affaires of the Two Holy Mosques to Egypt, Major General Hossam Wasir, Director of Public Affairs of the Tahiya Misr Foundation, and Mohammed Al Dweesh, Special Envoy of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, who presented the dates (10 tons). Assigned.
The program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the distribution of luxurious dates is part of a special program carried out by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Calling and Guidance in (120) countries around the world during the blessed month of Ramadan, with the aim of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and providing support to Muslims around the world, in accordance with the instructions of the Wise Leader.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ date distribution program is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent annual humanitarian initiatives, which began to be widely implemented during the reign of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and was continued and expanded during the reigns of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In Ramadan 2025, the kingdom distributed more than 50,000 tons of luxury dates throughout the Islamic world, including Egypt. Egypt gains a significant share each year due to its close brotherly ties and large Egyptian community in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs directly oversees the program and works with local organizations such as the Saudi embassy and Egypt’s Tahya Misr foundation to distribute dates to mosques, orphanages, hospitals and needy families, ensuring high quality and appropriate packaging.
