Hyderabad, March 17 -- In a landmark step towards environmental sustainability, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture's Fashion Commission has launched the "Sustainable Ihram" initiative during a press conference at the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah.

The initiative focuses on recycling Ihram garments by collecting, sorting, and repurposing textile waste from pilgrims to create new, sustainable Ihram attire.

The Fashion Commission launched the initiative in collaboration with Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), and Tadweem, a prominent company in sustainable fashion, aiming to transform used Ihram garments into new, eco-friendly Ihram clothing.

Additionally, the commission partnered with SANKO Textile, a specialized group in susta...