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