| Arabic | مؤسسة الطوافة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mu-AS-sa-sat at-ta-WAA-fah |
| Etymology | From Arabic مؤسسة (mu'assasah, 'establishment/institution') and طوافة (তাওয়াফah, 'the practice of guiding হাজীগণ in তাওয়াফ'). The root ط-و-ف relates to circumambulation and হজ্জ guidance. |
তাওয়াফa Establishment(مؤسسة الطوافة) Saudi government-licensed organizations that serve as the official host bodies for international হজ্জ হাজীগণ, organized by nationality or geographic region. They manage accommodation, transport, guides, and services for their assigned হাজী groups.
مؤسسة الطوافة
The তাওয়াফa system evolved from the historical tradition of Makkan families hosting হাজীগণ from specific regions. In the modern era, the Saudi government formalized this into institutional establishments. The main তাওয়াফa Establishments include: the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of South Asia, the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of Southeast Asia, the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of Arab Countries, the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of African non-Arab Countries, the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of Turkey and Muslims of Europe/Americas/Australia, and the National তাওয়াফa Establishment for Pilgrims of Iran. Each establishment employs mutawwifs (guides) who speak the relevant languages and understand the cultural contexts of their হাজীগণ. The establishments coordinate with the Ministry of হজ্জ, হজ্জ operators from sending countries, and local service providers in মক্কা মুকাররমা to ensure a smooth হজ্জ experience.
From Arabic مؤسسة (mu'assasah, 'establishment/institution') and طوافة (তাওয়াফah, 'the practice of guiding হাজীগণ in তাওয়াফ'). The root ط-و-ف relates to circumambulation and হজ্জ guidance.
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