Riyadh, March 8 -- In a remarkable act of generosity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has fulfilled the wish of two blind Sri Lankan girls by facilitating their journey to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

One of the girls, aged 22, astonished everyone with her ability to fully memorise the Holy Quran despite her blindness. Relying solely on audio recordings from a renowned reciter, she memorised the entire Quran by the age of 13.

In January 2025, she participated in the national Quran memorisation competition organised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Sri Lanka, securing first place and winning a prize of one million rupees. Her achievement has made her an inspiring symbol of determination and devotion to the Ho...