Saudi crown prince praises efforts behind Hajj success
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Saudi Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman has lauded the success of this year's Hajj season, crediting it to the Kingdom's commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims who visit them, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
'The continued success we witnessed today in serving the Guests of God is the result of our blessed country's efforts in serving the Two Holy Mosques, the holy sites and their visitors,' the crown prince said.
'We will continue to exert all efforts to provide comfort to the Guests of God.' His remarks came during a reception held at the Royal Court in Mina Palace, where he received Eid Al Adha well-wishers on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The gathering included senior princes, the Kingdom's Grand Mufti, high-ranking officials, military commanders involved in the Hajj operation and guests from Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The crown prince also praised the dedication of government employees and volunteers across all sectors for their role in enabling pilgrims to complete their Hajj rituals safely and peacefully.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics announced on Thursday this year's pilgrims totaled 1,673,230, including 1,506,576 from outside the Kingdom.
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