King directs to host 214 pilgrims

Jeddah, 29 December 06

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has directed to host 214 pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan to perform Hajj rituals this year since they were unable to perform Hajj last year due to their coming late and instead of Hajj, they performed Umrah (minor pilgrimage) rituals.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Minister of Hajj Dr. Fouad bin Abdulsalam al-Farsy said that the pilgrims prayed to Almighty God to protect the King for his great efforts and services being generously provided to pilgrims and Muslims all over the world.