By Salwa Abuljadayel

Saudi Gazette

MAKKAH — Signs of contentment and joy were visible on the faces of pilgrims as they completed their Hajj rituals.

The smiles accompanied them throughout their spiritual journey of a lifetime amid immense care provided by security forces as well as health and private sectors.

Pilgrims' joy doubled on the third day of Tashreeq when they completed their rituals and started preparations to safely return homes in various regions of the Kingdom.

Nearly 60,000 selected pilgrims, comprising Saudi nationals and residents, praised the services as well as the sincere efforts made by the various security and service sectors that contributed to the successful organization of the Hajj season.

The successful organization of this year’s Hajj sends a positive message across the world about Saudi Arabia’s capability to manage huge crowds amid the current restrictive circumstances the world is witnessing due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.