Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Dignitaries For Hajj Festivities At Mina Palace

Deputizing for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Supreme Commander of All Military Forces, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received several dignitaries today at the Royal Court in Mina Palace. The attendees included Princes, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, senior scholars and sheikhs, GCC senior officials, ministers, and commanders of military sectors and scouts participating in this year's Hajj.

The reception commenced with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud delivered a speech, expressing gratitude and blessings. He congratulated all Muslims on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and acknowledged the significant contributions made by various sectors in facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage.

"In the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful. Praise be to Allah, and prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammed, his family, and all his companions. Brothers, leaders of the military and security sectors, and their personnel. Dear attendees, may the peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah be upon you," said Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He further stated, "On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, I wish to congratulate you and all Muslims on the blessed Eid Al-Adha occasion. We implore Allah Almighty to accept all acts of devotion and grant us a joyous and prosperous return of this blessed Eid."

Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the tireless efforts undertaken in service of pilgrims. He emphasized that these efforts have facilitated worshippers in performing their sacred rituals with ease and tranquility. He assured that the state remains committed to providing all necessary resources to serve those visiting the two holy mosques.

Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee, Lieutenant General Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, also delivered a speech. He discussed how human and technical resources, along with advanced artificial intelligence technology, have enhanced the Hajj experience. These efforts have streamlined the Hajj journey by saving time and effort while improving service quality for pilgrims.

Al-Bassami attributed this year's Hajj success to precise security plans developed according to high standards and best practices in planning and organization. This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of Saudi leadership to ensuring top-notch services for pilgrims.

The event also featured a poetic recitation by Colonel Mishaal bin Mehmas Al-Harthi. Following the speeches, participants shook hands with HRH the Crown Prince before attending a lunch with him.

Among those present were Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mishaal bin Majid bin Abdulaziz; Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz; Governor of Taif Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Mansour bin Jalawi; Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz; Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; and Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

With inputs from SPA