General Presidency of Haramain
Saudi government agency
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The General Presidency for the Affairs of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi (Arabic: الهيئة العامة للعناية بشؤون المسجد الحرام و المسجد النبوي) is a Saudi government agency responsible for the development and administration of the Islamic holy sites of the Masjid al-Haram and the Masjid an-Nabawi, facilitated by its religious, technical, and administrative departments. The agency was founded on 8 May 2012 through a royal decree by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.[2] Headquartered at the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the agency is overseen by the President, who is appointed by royal order.[2]
General Presidency for the Affairs of the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi | |
الرئاسة العامة لشئون المسجد الحرام و المسجد النبوي | |
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| Named after | Masjid al-Haram, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi |
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| Formation | 8 May 2012 |
| Type | Governmental |
| Headquarters | within Masjid al-Haram |
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Official language | Arabic (working language) English and other languages for pilgrims |
President | Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais |
Chairman of the Board of Directors | Tawfig Al-Rabiah[1] |
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The incumbent President of the agency is Abdul-Rahman al-Sudais, imam of the Masjid al-Haram, who was appointed the president of the agency the same day it was formed. His term has since been renewed twice by King Salman of Saudi Arabia.[2]
History
The General Presidency was founded on 8 May 2012 through a royal decree by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, who also appointed Abdul-Rahman al-Sudais as its president. He has been re-appointed to the position twice since by King Salman of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 and 2020 and is the current incumbent.[2]
Administration
The agency oversees several other departments overseeing various other aspects of the two mosques, such as the Kiswah factory.[3] The administration of the Masjid an-Nabawi is carried out by the Agency of the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque, a subagency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi.[4]
The President of the agency is appointed for a 4-year term by the King of Saudi Arabia.
