King Abdullah receives Minister of Hajj and Hajj officials

Holy City of Makkah 16 October, 2006

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz received at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah before sunset on Monday Dr Fouad bin Abdulsalam Al Farsy, Minister of Hajj, Ministry of Hajj senior officals and private sector hajj-related officials.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Al Farsy lauded the supervision, interest and concern of the King for pilgrims in the last ten days of Ramadan.

For his part, the Monarch thanked them, wishing them every success in their mission.

Then the guests had Ramadan Iftar with the King. Later Dr Al Farsy gave away a memorial to the King.

The audience and the function were attended by Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud; Prince Abdul-Ilah bin Abdulaziz, Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence, other princes and a number of senior officals.