Grand Hajj Symposium

The Grand Hajj Symposium is a cultural and scientific meeting held annually in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during the Hajj season.^[1] The first symposium was held in 1977 with under the title of "Acquaintance in Hajj".^[1] The symposium is organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah with the participation of scholars, thinkers, Intellectuals, and writers of the Islamic world.^[1][2][3][4]

Grand Hajj Symposium
Frequency	Annually
Location(s)	Makkah
Years active	1977
Sponsor	Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Objectives

The Grand Hajj symposium has several goals to achieve; these include:^[1]

• Exhibiting the cultural and civilizational role of the two Holy Mosques throughout the various ages.
• Conducting an intellectual dialogue and discussion about issues related to the Hajj.
• Creating a scientific network to link specialist researchers around the globe.
• Raising awareness among Muslims through the cultural activities of Hajj.