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