Iran’s Hajj & Pilgrimage Organization receives Saudi Arabia’s 'Labaytum Award'

Pars Today – Iran has for the first time won Saudi Arabia’s prestigious 'Labaytum' prize for providing exceptional executive services to pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj.

The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of Iran received the award during the official closing ceremony of this year’s Hajj at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the holy city of Mecca on Sunday. 

The annual award has four levels, including diamond, gold, silver and bronze. It recognizes excellence in planning, healthcare, religious guidance, comfort, technology use, and overall organization, in Hajj pilgrim services.

Iran was granted the bronze award along with Somalia and Tunisia at the event, during which Saudi officials outlined their planning for the 2025 Hajj and shared expert evaluations of the quality and efficiency of the services provided to pilgrims by participating countries. 

Malaysia, Turkey, and Iraq bagged the diamond award, while China, Algeria, and Singapore got the gold, with South Africa, Jordan, and Brunei claiming the silver prize. (IRIB news agency)

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