Minister of Islamic Affairs delivers statement

Mina, 16 Dec 07

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh asserted that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz wants Hajj to be easy for all people.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the minister said that "the successes are attributed to the efforts exerted by the ruler of the country and his senior aides".

With regard to the services provided by the ministry, the Minister said that "the ministry's activities in Hajj include preparing the mosques in Mina, Arafat and Mozdalifa in addition to distributing the gift of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques at ports.