Bush visits King Abdulaziz Historical Center Riyadh

Riyadh, 15 Jan 08

President Bush visited the hall of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques where he was briefed on the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and the development witnessed by the Holy City of Makkah since the establishment of the Holy Kaaba up to modern times in which the Two Holy Mosques witnessed the implementation of great development projects.

In the visitors book, the U.S. President expressed admiration over the contents of the museum and said these embody the deepness of the civilization of the Kingdom.

Prince Salman presented to him a memorial gift, while Bush presented to Prince Salman a memorial gift.

Bush also received a similar gift from Prince Sultan bin Salman.