Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Crown Prince receive guests for Eid al-Adha
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman,
supreme commander of all military sectors, received in the royal court at Mina
Palace on Sunday, in the presence of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy
premier and minister of defense, Yemeni President Abdrabboh Mansour Hadi,
princes, the Kingdom’s Grand Mufti, sheikhs, members of the Ulema, important
guests from GCC countries, ministers, commanders of the military sectors
participating in Haj this year and commanders of the Saudi Scouts taking part
in Haj, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Sunday.
King Salman made a speech on the occasion, in which
he addressed the commanders of the military and security sectors, their
personnel and other attendees.
In his speech, the Monarch congratulated male and
female citizens and pilgrims on Eid Al-Adha feast. He prayed to Allah Almighty
that this occasion would result in good, wellbeing, blessings and acceptance.
The Monarch said: “Allah has blessed our country
with a lot of bounties, including the honor to serve the Two Holy Mosques and
those who visit them, including pilgrims, Umrah performers and other visitors.
In this regard, the Kingdom has carried out its duty
to appease Allah Almighty and it has welcomed the Guests of Allah, without
exception. It has provided them with services that assist them to perform their
rituals with ease, security and peace of mind.
This has been achieved only with the success granted
by Allah Almighty and the efforts being exerted by all the sectors of the
state.
“On this occasion that is dear to all Muslims, we
express our appreciation for the efforts being exerted by the military and
security sectors in serving pilgrims, protecting the nation and the sanctities
and making sacrifices that the nation will always be proud of,” the King said.
Finally, King Salman prayed to Allah Almighty to
protect this nation and make the bounties, security and belief He has granted
the Kingdom, everlasting.
