In a spiritual atmosphere filled with faith, and in the vicinity of the city of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - received in Madinah a group of esteemed scholars, ministers, and crowds of citizens who came to greet His Highness and congratulate him on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan.
Reception ceremony and exchange of greetings
The meeting began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, which was listened to by all in reverence and tranquility. Following this, the attendees had the honor of greeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, exchanging with him their sincerest congratulations and blessings on this great Islamic occasion. His Royal Highness reciprocated their greetings, asking God Almighty to accept everyone's fasting and prayers, and to bring back these blessed days to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, and to the Arab and Islamic nations with peace, prosperity, and blessings.
High-level attendance
The reception was attended by a number of princes, reflecting national unity and the close bond between the leadership, the royal family, and the people. Those present included His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region; His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region. Also present were His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Madinah Region; His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture; His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; His Highness Prince Faisal bin Badr bin Mohammed bin Jalawi; His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; and His Royal Highness Prince Nahar bin Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, in addition to a number of ministers and senior officials.
Significance of the visit and the importance of the place and time
This visit and reception are of particular significance given that they are taking place in Medina, the second holiest city in Islam, and during the blessed month of Ramadan. This step is a continuation of the long-standing approach adopted by the Saudi leadership since its founding, which is characterized by closeness to citizens and their presence among them on religious and national occasions. The presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in Medina during this holy month underscores the Kingdom's utmost care for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, and its commitment to closely monitoring their affairs and addressing their needs.
The unity between the leadership and the people
This open reception reflects the “open door” policy, a cornerstone of the Saudi Arabian system of governance. These direct meetings between the Crown Prince, scholars, and citizens reinforce the values of unity and loyalty, and underscore the strength of the home front. They also send a clear message to the world about the deep bond between the leadership and the people, as they gather in one council to exchange greetings and well wishes, creating a unique familial and national atmosphere that is renewed with the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan each year.
