The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, delivered a comprehensive and moving address to the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to Muslims worldwide, on the occasion of the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH. The address was delivered on his behalf by His Excellency the Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossari, and it conveyed profound religious sentiments and messages of deep Islamic solidarity.
Messages of faith and a call for compassion
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques began his address by praising God and citing verses about fasting from the Holy Quran, congratulating the Muslim Ummah on this blessed month in which the gates of Paradise are opened. The address emphasized the essence of Ramadan as an annual opportunity for spiritual purification, strengthening the values of compassion and solidarity within the Muslim community, and expressing gratitude to God for His manifest and hidden blessings. This address, delivered in accordance with the annual royal tradition eagerly anticipated by Muslims, underscores the Kingdom's leading role as the Qibla for Muslims and the cradle of revelation.
The honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques
In his address, King Salman reiterated the pride and honor felt by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both its leadership and its people, in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. He emphasized that this approach is a cornerstone of the Saudi state's commitment since its founding by King Abdulaziz – may God have mercy on him – up to the present era of prosperity. This service is manifested in the massive projects and extensive facilities provided to pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, ensuring they can perform their rituals with ease, tranquility, and safety. This reflects the Kingdom's commitment to its religious and historical responsibilities towards the Islamic holy sites.
Solidarity with Palestine and calls for world peace
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' address was imbued with a profound sense of the concerns of the Muslim world. He dedicated a significant portion of his speech to praying for the Palestinian people, asking God to bestow peace and stability upon them, the Muslim world, and the entire globe. This stance is a continuation of the Kingdom's historical role in supporting the Palestinian cause and its unwavering commitment to achieving peace in the region. These royal supplications at this spiritually significant time carry profound political and humanitarian implications, underscoring the centrality of Arab and Islamic issues in Saudi policy and the Kingdom's dedication to ensuring security and prosperity for all corners of the earth.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques concluded his speech with a prayer that God accept everyone’s fasting, prayers, and good deeds, and that He perpetuate the blessings of security and prosperity upon the Kingdom, in a compassionate fatherly message that combined congratulations, prayers, and guidance.
