Saudi Arabia to broadcast 2025 Arafah sermon in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, 31 other languages

In a landmark move to promote inclusivity and deepen global understanding, Saudi Arabian authorities have announced plans to broadcast the 2025 Arafah sermon in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, and 31 additional languages.

The initiative aims to ensure that millions of pilgrims and viewers around the world can connect with the spiritual message of the sermon in their native tongues.

According to an official statement, the decision reflects a commitment to enhancing accessibility and fostering a deeper appreciation of the values and teachings of Islam among diverse global audiences.

By expanding the linguistic reach of the Arafah sermon, which is one of the most significant moments during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities are making it easier for non-Arabic speakers—especially from Africa and other non-Arab regions—to engage fully with the spiritual experience.

“The Hajj Khutbah 1446 will be translated into 34 languages on Thursday, 9 Dhul Hijjah 1446,” the message stated.

It added that the translated languages would include Arabic, Urdu, English, French, Indonesian, Persian (Farsi), Hausa, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Malay (Bahasa Melayu), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Amharic (Ethiopia), Bosnian, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Malayalam, Swahili, Pashto, Tamil, Azerbaijani, Swedish, Uzbek, Albanian, Fulani (Fula), Somali, Rohingya, and Yoruba.

The translation effort is part of a broader objective to share Islam’s message of tolerance with a diverse international audience, facilitating better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.

Saudi authorities had earlier declared that the Dhul Hijjah crescent was sighted on May 27, confirming that the Day of Arafat will be observed on June 5, while Eid-el-Kabir celebrations will follow on June 6.