Mashable: The copies, generously gifted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, were announced by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

As the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia concludes, a heartfelt gesture from the Kingdom is spreading waves of gratitude among departing pilgrims. King Salman bin Abdulaziz has generously gifted two million copies of the Quran to those concluding their sacred journey.

The distribution of these holy books was announced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, which stated that the Qurans are gifts from King Salman himself. Not only the pilgrims, but public employees who served and volunteered during the Haj are also being presented with these copies of the Quran, further reinforcing the significance of their contributions.

The Qurans are available in various sizes, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of the recipients. They have been printed in over 77 languages, enabling a wider audience to connect with the sacred text. This inclusive approach ensures that individuals from different cultural backgrounds and linguistic abilities can benefit from the wisdom encapsulated in the Quran.

The distribution of the Qurans aligns with the directives of King Salman and is being overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Their leadership and commitment to enhancing the Haj experience have been instrumental in realizing this noble endeavor.

This year, the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia attracted an impressive number of participants from all corners of the globe. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), over 1.84 million pilgrims arrived from more than 150 countries to perform the sacred rites. Data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reveals that 1,660,915 pilgrims entered the Kingdom through various ports, while the remaining 184,130 were domestic pilgrims, consisting of both citizens and residents. Among the pilgrims, 969,694 were male, constituting the majority, while 875,351 were female.

The pilgrimage welcomed individuals from a diverse range of countries. Pilgrims from Arab nations accounted for 21 percent of the total, with 346,214 participants. Meanwhile, 1,056,317 pilgrims, comprising 63.5 percent, traveled from Asian countries. African countries contributed 221,863 pilgrims, representing 13.4 percent, while Europe, America, Australia, and other unclassified countries combined for 2.1 percent, totaling 36,521 pilgrims.

The GASTAT further reported that the majority of pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia through airports, with 1,593,271 individuals entering the Kingdom via air travel. Additionally, 60,813 pilgrims arrived through land ports, while 6,831 pilgrims arrived through seaports. The Makkah Road initiative, which facilitated Haj travel for pilgrims from seven countries, benefited a total of 242,272 individuals.