Pilgrims start moving towards Arafat

Arafat, Saudi Arabia, 18 Dec 07

A huge number of Pilgrims began moving towards plains of Arafat since Sunrise this morning in a spiritual atmosphere, surrounded by the Divine Providence praying to Almighty Allah to bestow mercy and forgiveness upon them.

The Government of The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his honest Crown Prince has provided all facilities to ensure that Pilgrims will perform their Hajj rituals in peace and tranquility.

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Interior Minister, who is also the Chairman of the Central Higher Hajj Committee along with Prince Khalid Al-faisal, the Governor of Makkah Region followed up the Pilgrims' ascent process to the Mount of Arafat and issued their directives to the concerned quarters in charge of Hajj affairs to provide the best services to pilgrims to ensure their safety and tranquility.