This initiative is part of the High Solicitude that His Majesty King Mohammed VI continuously shows toward the visually impaired and reflects the values of solidarity by providing for the travel of blind pilgrims and ensuring the best possible conditions for them to perform their religious rites with ease and peace of mind.
The ceremony was held under the honorary presidency of Her Highness Princess Lalla Lamia Solh, President of OAPAM, at the Pre-training Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Temara, and under the effective presidency of Her Highness Princess Lalla Zineb. The event was attended by many dignitaries, as well as family members and relatives of the beneficiaries.
The delegation, scheduled to depart on Saturday, includes 24 pilgrims from various cities across the Kingdom. They are supervised by OAPAM and have received training sessions to prepare them for performing the Hajj rituals.
The reception began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by speeches expressing deep gratitude for the High Solicitude of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and OAPAM’s pride in the Royal Benevolence toward people with special needs.
Speaking on this occasion, Nouzha Aouan, the official in charge of the pilgrimage at the Organization, emphasized that this event carries a powerful message on human, social, and spiritual levels. She noted that it is a recognition of the right of blind people to fully perform their religious duties, thus reinforcing their active integration into the nation’s spiritual life with dignity and equality.
In a statement to MAP, Azouz Boudouma, head of the delegation of visually impaired pilgrims, expressed his happiness at having the opportunity to perform Hajj this year, noting that all the preparations have gone smoothly.
Several of the beneficiary pilgrims also shared their deep emotion and gratitude for the generous Royal Initiative that will allow them to carry out the Hajj pilgrimage easily and under the best conditions.
The reception concluded with a spiritual evening, featuring Madih chants and both individual and collective recitations of the Holy Quran.