Kuala Lumpur, June 29 -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, was awarded the 2025 International Tokoh Ma'al Hijrah title in Malaysia on Friday, June 27, in recognition of the Kingdom's efforts to modernise pilgrimage services and promote Islamic values globally.

Also known as the Prophet's Hijrah Award, or Person of the Year for Hijrah, the honour is presented annually to two individuals - one Malaysian and one international - for their contributions to Islamic causes and service to the wider Muslim community, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The award was conferred by King Ibrahim bin Iskandar during an official ceremony in Kuala Lumpur marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. Held under ...