On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed a number of Princes, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, senior scholars and sheikhs, GCC senior officials, ministers, and the leaders of the military sectors and scouts participating in this year's Hajj at the Royal Court in Mina Palace.
The Crown Prince delivered a speech, congratulating the citizens, residents, and pilgrims, on the blessed Eid Al-Adha occasion.
"Your blessed efforts, along with those of other state agencies, to serve the pilgrims, ensure their comfort, and maintain their security, are a source of pride for us. We will continue to exert efforts and harness our capabilities to facilitate the performance of Hajj at all times. The great sacrifices, acts of honor, and heroism that you make to preserve the security of your country and its holy shrines reflect the approach followed by the people of this country since its founding. Our people will not hesitate to protect its security, maintain its stability, and preserve its capabilities. We pray to Allah to protect our country and bless it with security and peace," said the Crown Prince.
For his part, Lieutenant General Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, the Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee, delivered a speech on behalf of the military sectors participating in the Hajj.
He said: "Allah has honored this country and singled it out to serve the pilgrims, and blessed it with the honor of serving the Pilgrims and guests of the Grand Mosque. Your children who participate in the implementation of Hajj security plans feel proud and honored to perform this task."
He emphasized that the success achieved by the Hajj security plans for this year, from the arrival of the first group of pilgrims in the Kingdom until now, was in accordance with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
"It was also under the direct supervision of the Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, and with the oversight of the Governor of the Makkah Region, Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, and the Governor of the Madinah Region, Chairperson of the Hajj and Visit Committee. These efforts have contributed to enhancing the security and organizational plans, aiming to prevent any attempt to disrupt the security of Hajj and ensure security, safety, and comfort for the pilgrims," he added. SPA reported.
