Two Holy Mosques Authority Embodies Global Mission of Translation on International Translation Day

2026-09-30

Makkah, September 30, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque continues its efforts to deliver religious, awareness, and guidance messages to visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in various languages, contributing to enriching the experience of visitors, Umrah performers, and worshippers. This coincides with International Translation Day, observed annually on September 30.

The authority provides translation services for sermons and lessons delivered at the Two Holy Mosques in more than 10 international languages, in addition to translating the Arafat sermon into more than 50 languages, making its content accessible to Muslims around the world.

It also provides translation, spatial guidance, and awareness services to visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in more than 50 languages, helping facilitate visitors' movement and guide them throughout their spiritual journey.

These efforts highlight the importance of translation in enhancing knowledge and cultural communication among visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and reinforcing their status as beacons of knowledge, learning, and communication among Muslims worldwide.