Saudi Crown Prince: We Will Continue with Our Duty in Looking after Two Holy Mosques, Serving Pilgrims

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's enduring commitment to its role in serving pilgrims and safeguarding the two holy mosques. Speaking at the annual reception for senior Islamic figures and guests of the Hajj pilgrimage, the Crown Prince stated that the Kingdom will continue the path of service established by its founders.

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We will continue to forge ahead along this path that was paved by past kings, starting with the founder King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.

Held at the Royal Court in Mina Palace, the reception was attended by numerous dignitaries, including Albanian President Bajram Begaj, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, and Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz, among others. Crown Prince Mohammed extended congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and prayed for the safe return of pilgrims to their homes and for the continued security and prosperity of the Kingdom.

Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah praised the extensive efforts and meticulous preparations for the Hajj, overseen by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed. He highlighted the unified performance and integrated efforts of over 60 government agencies, emphasizing the Kingdom's dedication to the guests of the holy sites.

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Their efforts reflect the firm care the Kingdom shows to the guests of the two holy mosques.

Al-Rabiah also noted advancements in service development, including the introduction of direct contracting for pilgrim affairs offices and a competitive environment among qualified national companies. He pointed to the processing of applications for over one million pilgrims more than six months before the Hajj began as a significant achievement reflecting high readiness and early preparation.

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Applications for more than one million pilgrims were processed more than six months before the start of the Hajj, in a historic achievement that reflects the high level of readiness and early preparation to serve the pilgrims.

On the security front, the minister mentioned the success of the "No Hajj without a permit" campaign in reinforcing discipline and facilitating crowd management. He also reported that over 8 million cubic meters of water were provided in Makkah and the holy sites, ensuring the comfort and safety of the pilgrims throughout their spiritual journey.

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The "No Hajj without a permit" campaign was intended to reinforce discipline and facilitate crowd management in a safe environment, ensuring that the pilgrims performed the Hajj smoothly and with ease.