Saudi Arabia: No Diseases or Security Incidents Reported at Hajj

Muslims participate in a morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah on June 6, 2025, to mark the start of the Eid al-Adha festival. (AFP)
Muslims participate in a morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah on June 6, 2025, to mark the start of the Eid al-Adha festival. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia: No Diseases or Security Incidents Reported at Hajj

Muslims participate in a morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah on June 6, 2025, to mark the start of the Eid al-Adha festival. (AFP)
Muslims participate in a morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah on June 6, 2025, to mark the start of the Eid al-Adha festival. (AFP)

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz announced on Thursday that no diseases or security incidents have been reported during this year’s Hajj.

The pilgrims traveled from the holy city of Makkah to Mina and later to Arafat smoothly and in line with operational plans, he stressed.

Their transport was held in record time, he revealed, while the pilgrims enjoyed integrated services provided by all concerned sectors.

Prince Saud added: “God Almighty honored the Saudi leadership, government and people with hosting the holy sites and serving its visitors.”

“This is a major responsibility that obligates us to fulfill with dedication” to meet the aspirations of the visitors, he added.

He highlighted the system of services that the Saudi government has provided to the pilgrims that has ensured that they carried out their rituals smoothly and safely.

He also highlighted the financial and human resources that have been dedicated to organizing the Hajj. They have been backed by massive projects and plans that are being overseen by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif so that the pilgrims can perform their rituals at ease.

Prince Saud called on the pilgrims to respect regulations and instructions because “your safety is our goal and serving you is our purpose.”



Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela's President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela's President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro regarding ways to foster a stronger relationship between the two friendly countries in various fields, the Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday.

The message was handed over to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji as he received the Venezuelan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia David Velasquez Caraballo at the ministry headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

The officials discussed the relations between the two countries and the means to develop them across various domains, in addition to other topics of mutual concern.