MAKKAH — Leaders of the Muslim world and heads of Islamic organizations praised Saudi Arabia and its leadership on the successful completion of this year's Hajj.

The Muslim World League (MWL) congratulated the Kingdom, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of the Hajj season.

In a statement issued by the league’s General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said the great success of the Hajj season is one more accomplishment in the long list of Kingdom’s achievements in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims, as well as the entire Muslim world.

He added that this success is the result of great efforts and coordination of operations based on a system that operated in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency, responsibility and professionalism, under the care and direct follow-up of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and of the Crown Prince.

The secretary-general praised the care and services provided by Saudi Arabia to the pilgrims, underlining the relentless endeavors to raise the level of services and harness all capabilities to facilitate the Hajj journey.

In Cairo, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb congratulated the Kingdom's leadership and the Saudi people on the success of the Hajj season 1444 Hijri.

Sheikh Al Tayeb commended the great role played by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, to provide all services for the pilgrims who come from all over the world to perform this pillar of Islam.

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar prayed to Allah Almighty to protect the Kingdom and all other Muslim countries, and to bless them with security, safety, safety, prosperity and stability.

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah have congratulated King Salman on the success of the Hajj season.

In cables sent to the King, the Kuwaiti leadership expressed its sincere congratulations on the outstanding success that was achieved thanks to the care given by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his government, represented by all ministries and sectors, which mobilized and devoted all its capabilities and efforts around the clock with all sincerity and dedication to achieve a successful Hajj season.

The Kuwaiti Leadership praised the ongoing expansion works at the Grand Mosque throughout the year and the application of modern smart services and technologies across all ports and sites, which are consistent with the Kingdom's vision of developing services during the Hajj season to meet the needs of the pilgrims and facilitate the performance of the Hajj rituals. These efforts will always be admired and appreciated by everyone, they said.

President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the occasion of the success of the Hajj season.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed his sincere congratulations on the success of the Hajj season this year, which was achieved by the grace of Allah Almighty, and thanks to the generous care of King Salman and his wise government and its institutions to ensure that pilgrims can perform the rituals in tranquillity and safety.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, also sent two similar cables to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the occasion of the success of the Hajj season of 1444 AH.

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Ruler of Sharjah, sent a cable of congratulations to King Salman on the occasion.

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, as well as Deputy Rulers Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi sent similar cables to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, sent a cable of congratulations to King Salman on the occasion of the successful completion of the Hajj 1444 AH.

Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, sent a similar cable to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, sent similar cables of congratulations to King Salman onthe occasion.

In Jeddah, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its congratulations on the success of Hajj season 1444 AH, praising the services provided by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visitors to the Grand Mosque from the OIC member states and countries with Muslim minorities.

OIC Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha appreciated the generous care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to serve the holiest places in the hearts of Muslims, the Two Holy Mosques.

In addition, Taha commended the good hospitality given to the pilgrims and visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque and the great efforts the Kingdom exerted every year to organize a successful Hajj season.

He stressed that these great services for the Holy Sites are a great honor as well as a responsibility that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia initiates with dedication, sincerity, generosity, and giving.

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel Al-Asoomi expressed his appreciation for the intensive efforts the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has exerted -- under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- in serving pilgrims and ensuring success of the Hajj.

In a statement issued in Cairo, Al-Asoomi said the high-quality Hajj services and all forms of facilitation reflect the Saudi leadership’s keenness on providing pilgrims the highest levels of safety.

He also commended the Kingdom’s constant endeavor to upgrade the services provided to pilgrims, while congratulating Saudi Arabia and the entire Islamic world on the success of this year’s Hajj season.

In Riyadh, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the great efforts of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman toward serving the pilgrims of the Holy Kaaba, adding that such efforts contributed to creating an atmosphere full of tranquillity, faith, safety, and ease.

The GCC Secretary General pointed out that Saudi Arabia's tireless endeavors fulfilled the pilgrims' needs and provided maximum care to them in accordance with the purposes of Islamic law and the great attention given by the government of the Kingdom to the guests of Allah.

The GCC Secretary-General extended his congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman the success of this year's Hajj season. He underlined the high level of services extended to the pilgrims which embodied the smooth partnership and coordination between state agencies involved in the organization process under the direct supervision of the wise Saudi leadership.

He underscored the significance of the new and modern projects introduced by the government of the Kingdom during the Hajj season, highlighting their important role in paving the way for the full integration of the management of this year's Hajj, which was admired by the pilgrims and their missions.

Albudaiwi confirmed that serving the Two Holy Mosques is a great honor and a great responsibility that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been shouldering since the era of its founder King Abdulaziz through the era of his sons including King Salman. He prayed to the Almighty to reward them for their good deeds toward Islam and Muslims.

He lauded the great efforts produced by all workers in the various sectors linked to supervising the organization of Hajj this year, so that this blessed season becomes a great example for national values such as humanitarian initiatives, volunteering and others. — SPA