Makkah city braces for huge influx of pilgrims (AN)

Arab News, 20/08/2008

The Saudi authorities are prepared for a vast number of pilgrims, both from abroad and from within the Kingdom, arriving in the Holy City of Makkah during Ramadan.

Chairing a meeting of the Central Haj Committee in Jeddah recently, the Governor of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal instructed officials to put still greater efforts into improving the services provided for Haj and Umrah pilgrims.

The Mayor of Makkah is overseeing a comprehensive plan to ensure cleanliness and careful monitoring of market prices.

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