ABOUT THE MINISTRY
The Ministry was established in 1381 A.H. under the name of “The Ministry of Hajj and Endowments” to undertake the supervision of the affairs of Hajj, endowments, the Two Holy Mosques, and the mosques.
In 1414 A.H., the Sector of Endowments was separated and became an independent ministry under the name of “The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da`wah, and Guidance”. Also, the supervision of the affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and the Kiswa Factory was separated and became an independent administrative unit, being referred to as “The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and the Prophet’s Mosque.”
The remaining sector was called “The Ministry of Hajj”, whose tasks focused on applying the policy of the state (may Allah protect it) in the field of serving the Guests of Allah, including the pilgrims, Mu`tamirs, and the visitors of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) Mosque. This is in addition to proposing and developing the systems and regulations, following up the work of the non-governmental sectors under its supervision, and overseeing their performance.