King to host 1000 pilgrims
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has issued his directives for hosting 1000 persons from more than 25 countries to perform hajj this year.
This was announced by Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Sheikh Salih Al Al-Shaikh.
He noted that the ministry of Islamic affairs has prepared a program for hosting the guests and enabling them to perform their rituals in comfort and ease.
He reiterated the keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to extend all possible support to the Muslims throughout the world so as to help them preserve their Islamic identity.
Al Al-Shaikh said the Kingdom, which adopts Islam as a creed and as a way of life, believes in moderation in the field of the Islamic works.