The Crown Prince delivered the speech on behalf of Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. "This blessed Eid Al-Adha comes while
our brothers in Palestine continue to suffer as a result of the ongoing Israeli
aggression. We emphasize the role of the international community in ending the
disastrous repercussions of this aggression, as well as in protecting innocent
civilians, and working toward a new reality where Palestine can enjoy peace in
accordance with international legitimacy resolutions," he said.
At the outset of the speech, the Crown Prince said, "It
is our pleasure, from the vicinity of the Sacred House of God, to congratulate
you and all Muslims around the world on the blessed Eid Al-Adha. We ask God
Almighty to accept the pilgrims' Hajj and good deeds," he said.
The Crown Prince highlighted Saudi Arabia's lofty position
in serving Islam and Muslims, especially the Hajj pilgrims. "God Almighty
has honored this country with the service of the Two Holy Mosques and their
visitors, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors. Saudi Arabia has
placed this at the forefront of its priorities, devoting all its capabilities
to serving the guests of God and facilitating performance of their rituals in
ease and comfort," he said while reaffirming that Saudi Arabia, with God's
help and guidance, will continue this endeavor, recognizing the great
responsibility and honor of service.
"We ask God Almighty to perpetuate security and
stability in our country, and in all Muslim countries and across the world, and
to accept the Hajj of the pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, and enable them
return safely to their families," the Crown Prince added.
The reception was attended by several eminent Islamic
figures, guests of the King, guests of government agencies, heads of
delegations, and pilgrim affairs offices. The dignitaries included President of
Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed
Muizzu, Vice President of Benin Mariam Chabi Talata Zimi Berima; and former
Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Hajj Guests
Service Program Committee Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Secretary General of the Muslim
World League for Jerusalem and Palestine and Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh
Mohammed bin Ahmed Hussein, and Syrian Minister of Endowments Sheikh Mohammed
Abu al-Khair Shukri also spoke on the occasion.
In his speech Al-Rabiah highlighted the most notable
achievements of this year's Hajj season, including the implementation of 46 new
energy projects with a total cost of over SR3 billion, as well as several
projects in the transport and health sectors. This is in addition to several
infrastructure projects with more than 300,000 square meters of shaded areas
and updating of the Nusuk app to provide more than 130 digital services and
streamlining of the Nusuk Masar digital platform.
