Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, announced the success of this year's Hajj in terms of security, health, and services.
The Saudi prince extended his congratulations to the leadership, saying: “On behalf of the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Emir of Makkah Region and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef, and on behalf of all Hajj workers, I extend my warmest congratulations and blessings to my master, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to my master, the Crown Prince, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God support them with His glory and empowerment, for the distinguished performance of the operational plans that coincided with the faith-based journey of the Guests of God, and contributed, by the grace of God, to their performance of the Hajj rituals with security, ease and peace of mind.”
The Prince added: "Thanks to my colleagues in the security, health and service sectors, as well as the male and female volunteers who worked diligently and sincerely to ensure the success of this great ritual, keeping in mind the honor God has bestowed upon them in serving the Guests of God, in obedience to Him first and foremost, and in implementation of the directives of the Rulers, may God protect them. My sincere thanks also go to the Guests of God, who were the best partners in this success, through their commitment and adherence to the rules and regulations."
The Prince concluded his remarks by emphasizing the immediate start of arrangements and planning for next year's Hajj season, saying: "We reiterate that the Kingdom, its leadership, government and people, is proud to serve the holy sites and their pilgrims, and we will immediately begin preparations for next year's Hajj, asking God Almighty for success and guidance in word and deed."
