By Sadiq Abdulfatah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the Kingdom’s annual post-Hajj reception at Mina Palace for Muslim leaders, senior officials, Islamic figures, and heads of Hajj delegations following this year’s pilgrimage.

The gathering brought together representatives from several Muslim-majority countries, guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques program, and officials involved in organizing the Hajj season.

During the event, the crown prince congratulated Muslims worldwide on Eid Al-Adha and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving pilgrims and caring for the holy sites.

He said the Kingdom would continue the efforts started by King Abdulaziz in serving Islam’s holiest sites and ensuring comfort and safety for pilgrims performing Hajj.

Saudi officials also highlighted the scale of preparations for this year’s pilgrimage, which involved more than 60 government agencies working under the supervision of the Supreme Hajj Committee.

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said the Nusuk platform now offers more than 130 digital services for pilgrims, including visa processing, permits, and pilgrimage arrangements.

Authorities added that over 173,000 flights transported pilgrims from hundreds of global destinations, while large-scale transport, health, electricity, and water projects were implemented to improve the Hajj experience.

Participants at the reception praised Saudi Arabia’s management of Hajj and its continued efforts to enhance services for pilgrims under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reforms.

Source: Arab News