Saudi leadership greets security personnel, Hajj mission entities in Madinah
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the region's Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities taking part in Hajj missions in Madinah.
Prince Salman visited the Prophet's Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year's Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
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