On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Supreme Commander of All Military Forces, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Wednesday well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.
Well-wishers at the Royal Court in Mina Palace included princes, the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia, senior scholars and sheikhs, senior officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, ministers, and the commanders of the military sectors and scouts participating in this year's Hajj.
Offering his congratulations to the guests, Crown Prince Mohammed said: “We implore Allah Almighty to return this blessed occasion to our nation and to Muslims around the world with goodness. We thank Allah Almighty for bestowing upon our country the honor of caring for the two holy mosques and the holy sites, and serving all those who visit them.”
“Your efforts in maintaining the security of your country and protecting its resources are a source of pride and appreciation, and this is a firmly established approach, faithfully upheld by the people of this blessed land.”
“We thank all members of the military and security sectors, the dedicated employees across various government agencies, and the volunteers for their service to the pilgrims and for ensuring their safety and security. These efforts are a direct extension of the broader commitment to defending Saudi Arabia’s security and protecting its sovereignty, a commitment that has been clearly evident during the crises the region is experiencing,” he added.
“We ask Allah Almighty to protect this nation and perpetuate its security and safety.”
Following the royal address, Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami delivered a speech on behalf of the military sectors participating in the Hajj. He emphasized that since its founding, and guided by the unwavering support of its leadership, the Kingdom has made serving the two holy mosques the core of its mission, the cornerstone of its identity, and the ultimate source of its pride.
Saudi Arabia continues this endeavor with resolute determination and a renewed vision to forever remain the guardian of this great trust, he declared.
He further noted that the successes achieved thus far by the Hajj security plans, under the directives of King Salman and the boundless support of the Crown Prince, have contributed to boosting the quality indicators of Hajj's security and service plans.
The Crown Prince then greeted the attendees and attended a banquet with them.
