The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched an ambitious global initiative to translate and broadcast this year’s Arafat Sermon (1446 AH) in 35 languages, in a bid to reach over five million Muslims worldwide.
In a ground breaking move to enhance global religious outreach, Saudi Arabia will broadcast the 2025 Arafat Sermon in 35 languages, aiming to reach over five million Muslims around the world. The initiative, launched by the Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, represents the largest enrichment effort in the institution’s history.
The multilingual broadcast will feature real-time translations, live digital streaming, and extensive distribution across social media platforms. The project is designed to deepen the spiritual experience of Hajj pilgrims and extend the sermon’s core message of moderation, tolerance, and balance to a global audience.
The announcement was made by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques, during a formal meeting at his office in the Grand Mosque. During the session, final preparations were reviewed, confirming the Presidency’s full readiness to deliver this historic message in collaboration with key partners.
Sheikh Al-Sudais highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to religious moderation and coexistence, calling the initiative a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s leadership in promoting global harmony through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ directives.
“This initiative is central to enriching the spiritual journey of the Guests of Allah and to spreading the moderate, peaceful message of Islam to the world,” he stated.
As part of this year’s Hajj program, the Arafat Sermon will be delivered by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque. The Presidency reaffirmed its strategic use of modern technology and digital platforms to amplify the sermon’s reach and impact, reinforcing its broader mission of global religious communication and understanding.
