Saudi Interior Ministry Spokesman: Pilgrims’ Respect of Regulations Ensured Hajj’s Success

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Spokesman: Pilgrims’ Respect of Regulations Ensured Hajj’s Success

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki stated on Tuesday that the Hajj pilgrims’ commitment to the regulations in place at the holy sites ensured the success of this year’s rituals, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, on the advent of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

He also congratulated them on the success of the Hajj pilgrimage.

He made his remarks during a press conference aimed at highlighting the positive results of the organization of the Hajj.

“The results fall in line with the goals that were set ahead of the pilgrimage and we hope that they will continue until the end of the Hajj and for years to come,” Turki said.



Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
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Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week, with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque offering extensive services to support and assist worshippers and visitors.
During the week, 644,670 visitors greeted Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions, while 376,765 worshippers performed prayers in the Holy Rawdah, SPA reported.
Furthermore, 31,739 individuals from diverse nationalities benefited from translation services.

Field operations involved 24,053 liters of disinfectant for sterilization and disinfection activities.
Moreover, 1,480 tons of Zamzam water were consumed, and 152 samples were collected for testing and analysis.
The authority also distributed 136,283 Iftar meals, ensuring access to food for those breaking their fast.