The first to be called Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
The answer is: King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz
The first person to be given the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was Saladin Al-Ayyubi, also known as Abu Al-Muzaffar Yusuf bin Ayyub. Saladin is a famous figure in history, especially for his role in liberating Jerusalem in 583 AH / 1187 AD. The title of “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques” was an ancient title that preceded the presence of the rulers of the Saudi state who were called by this title. Historians have praised Saladin's achievements and he remains an important figure in Middle Eastern history.
