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.”
