King Salman: Saudi Arabia Spares No Effort in Providing Comfort, Safety to Two Holy Mosques' Guests

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs the cabinet session (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs the cabinet session (SPA)
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King Salman: Saudi Arabia Spares No Effort in Providing Comfort, Safety to Two Holy Mosques' Guests

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs the cabinet session (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs the cabinet session (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, affirmed that Saudi Arabia spares no effort in ensuring comfort and safety for the guests of the Two Holy Mosques, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors.

King Salman asserted that the Kingdom provides all services from the guests' arrival to perform their rituals until they leave for their home countries safely.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addressed citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia and Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan 1444 AH.

King Salman said in a tweet: "Tonight we receive the Holy Month, which is the most sacred of months, and we praise Allah we reached Ramadan, asking Allah to make it a month of goodness, blessing, and peace for our people, our nation, and all the peoples of the world."

In a speech delivered by the Minister of Media, Salman al-Dosari, the Custodian congratulated all Muslims on the occasion of the blessed month, thanking God Almighty that "we reached this holy month, the month of the Quran, mercy, forgiveness, and release from hell. We ask Allah Almighty to help us to fast, pray, and to guide us to do good deeds."

"We thank Allah Almighty for the numerous blessings, including that Allah Almighty has honored us with this blessed country, the place of revelation and Qibla for Muslims and serving the Two Holy Mosques' guests, including pilgrims, visitors, and Umrah performers."

The King asserted that Saudi Arabia spares no effort in providing means of comfort and safety for them. It takes care of delivering all services from their arrival in this blessed country to perform their rituals until they leave for their home countries safely.

The monarch indicated that Ramadan month is a blessed season in which good deeds are multiplied, saying it is an opportunity to seize good deeds, uphold kinship ties, and purify souls.

"I ask Allah Almighty, on this blessed night, to help us seize Ramadan's days and nights in good obedience to Him, perpetuate success for us, and protect our country and the whole world from every evil."

Meanwhile, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchanged congratulations and blessings with the leaders of Islamic countries, praying to God Almighty to accept everyone's good deeds and restore this blessed occasion to the Islamic nation with progress and prosperity.

Earlier, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques arrived in Jeddah coming from Riyadh.

Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, the King was received by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region.

King Salman was accompanied by Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid, Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Fahd, Prince Sattam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Adviser to the Custodian Prince Abdulaziz bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz, and several senior officials from the Royal Court.



Trump Says May Visit Saudi Arabia Next Month

US President Donald Trump takes part in a signing of an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 March 2025. (EPA)
US President Donald Trump takes part in a signing of an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 March 2025. (EPA)
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Trump Says May Visit Saudi Arabia Next Month

US President Donald Trump takes part in a signing of an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 March 2025. (EPA)
US President Donald Trump takes part in a signing of an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 March 2025. (EPA)

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Saudi Arabia as early as May in what will be the first foreign trip of his second term, with stops also planned in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

"It could be next month, maybe a little later," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Four sources briefed on the matter said mid-May was being looked at as the timing for the trip. Trump made Saudi Arabia and Israel the initial stops on his inaugural foreign trip during his first term in 2017.

Topics likely to be discussed include Russia's three-year-old war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza, one source said.

Saudi Arabia has played a prominent role in US foreign policy, including hosting US ceasefire talks with Russia and Ukraine.

"An opportunity for international travel for the president is something that is being looked at. We don’t yet have a specific plan, and we will provide that information when it is official," a White House official said ahead of Trump's remarks.