Living in Madinah puts one of the most remarkable places in the Muslim world within easy reach: the King Fahd Quran Printing Complex, officially the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex. It runs a daily visits program, so residents can see how copies of the Quran are printed, checked and sent around the world. Here is how to plan a visit, based on official and news sources.
Quick answer
Short answer: Request your visit through the complex’s official portal at visit.qurancomplex.gov.sa before you go. Tours show printing, review and verification, translation of the meanings into other languages, and distribution. Visiting times have been reported in two daily sessions, so confirm the current times on the portal.
Key takeaways
- Book first: visit requests go through the official portal; the complex also publishes a visit app in Arabic.
- What you see: printing stages, review and verification, translations, and distribution.
- Two sessions a day: Okaz reported 6:00 to 10:00 am and 4:00 to 7:00 pm in August 2025.
- Good for guests: official Umrah programs include it alongside Quba Mosque and Uhud.
What the complex does
The Saudi Press Agency describes visitors being briefed on the complex’s work to preserve the Quran: printing, translation into many languages, review and verification, and distribution to Muslims around the world (SPA). Okaz, reporting from Madinah, adds that the complex prints the Quran in different sizes and in different riwayat (recognised transmissions of the recitation), and that visitors see the machines used at each stage (Okaz, August 2025).
What you will see on the tour
Based on those reports, a visit usually covers:
- The printing stages and the equipment used.
- Review and verification: the careful checking that each copy goes through.
- Translation of the meanings of the Quran into world languages.
- Distribution of copies to Muslims around the world.
Arab News reported that a group of 250 Umrah guests from countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkiye toured the complex in March 2025 and were briefed on the same process (Arab News).
How to book a visit
Booking in four steps
- Open the official portal at visit.qurancomplex.gov.sa, or the complex’s Visit Quran Press in Madinah app (Arabic).
- Choose your date and session, and enter the details the portal asks for, including the size of your group.
- Keep your confirmation on your phone for the day.
- Check the times again the day before, especially around Ramadan, Hajj and public holidays.
Good to know
Visiting hours have been published differently in different places over time. Okaz reported two daily sessions in August 2025: 6:00 to 10:00 am and 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Treat the official portal as the final word.
Tips for families and guests
- Go early in the day in the warmer months, and carry water. Our heat safety guide has more tips.
- Prepare children by explaining what they will see and why the work matters, so they can follow the tour.
- Dress modestly and follow staff guidance on photography and where you can walk.
- Plan the rest of the day. Official Umrah programs have paired the complex with Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud and the Prophet’s Biography exhibition. Our family weekend guide to Quba and Uhud can help you plan.
Tip
Hosting relatives from abroad? A visit here fits well into a guest itinerary. See our guide to hosting guests in Madinah for etiquette and Rawdah planning.
Getting there
The complex is in Madinah and is easy to find on a map app under its official name. If you do not drive, our transport guide explains the Madinah Bus network and other options.
FAQ
Can residents visit the King Fahd Quran Printing Complex?
Yes. The complex runs a daily visits program and takes visit requests through its official portal, visit.qurancomplex.gov.sa.
What are the visiting hours?
Okaz reported two daily sessions in August 2025, 6:00 to 10:00 am and 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Times can change, so check the portal before you go.
Is the tour suitable for children?
It can be, especially for school-age children, because the printing and checking stages are easy to follow by watching. Explain beforehand what they will see, and keep younger children close.
Do I need to speak Arabic?
The visit app is in Arabic. The complex receives visitors from many countries, so ask about language help when you book.
Last checked 17 October 2026. The complex’s main website did not load for us on that date, so confirm details on the visit portal.
Sources
- King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex: visit request portal
- SPA: Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program visit the complex (January 2024)
- Arab News: Umrah guests tour Quran printing complex in Madinah (March 2025)
- Okaz: Visitors from many nationalities tour the complex (August 2025, Arabic)
- App Store: Visit Quran Press in Madinah
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