Saudi Gazette Report

MAKKAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, reassured the excellent services being rendered to the Hajj pilgrims in line with the Saudi government’s Hajj operation plan.

This was during a phone call he made with Makkah Deputy Emir and Deputy Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee Prince Saud bin Mishal on Saturday. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal stressed the necessity of implementing the Saudi leadership’s directives to provide all services to the guests of God so as to enable them to perform their rituals in safety and tranquility.

The Emir directed his deputy to convey his greetings and appreciation to all those who are engaged in serving the pilgrims, while stressing that concerted efforts are required to facilitate the pilgrims perform their rituals in ease and comfort. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal also listened to a briefing from Prince Saud about the efforts made to serve the pilgrims, which contributed to the success of the plans for ascending from Mina to Arafat.

Meanwhile, Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishal received Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah at the emirate’s office in Arafat on Saturday. During the meeting, the deputy emir was briefed on the Hajj Ministry’s work during the current Hajj season.

The minister also explained to him the success that resulted from the integration between the participating parties in the successful movement of the guests of God from Mina to Arafat.