General Presidency starts this year Hajj plan

Holy City of Makkah, 9 December 06

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Holy Mosque of Makkah and the Prophet's Mosques has started carrying out its plan for this year's Hajj season.

The plan aims at enabling the pilgrims to perform their rituals in comfort and ease.

It also focuses on extending all possible services to the pilgrims in coordination with the concerned authorities.

The plan also includes the awareness of the pilgrims about Hajj rituals as well as distribution of some Islamic booklets and cassettes.

Dr Mohammed al-Khuzeim, the Vice-President of the Affairs of the Holy Mosque of Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque, said about 6,800 persons will participate in the implementation of the plan.

Dr al-Khuzeim urged all concerned parties to cooperate with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Holy Mosque of Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque for making this year's Hajj season successful.