Gulf leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on the success of the Hajj season for the year 1445 AH
The wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect them, received congratulatory messages from a number of leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the great success achieved in this year’s Hajj season 1445 AH.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain sent a cable of congratulations to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, expressing his sincere congratulations on the resounding success and outstanding organizational level of the Hajj pilgrimage. His Majesty praised the tremendous efforts and generous care provided by the Kingdom's government in serving the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God, which enabled the guests of God to perform their rituals with ease, comfort, and safety. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also received similar congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In the same vein, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, sent a congratulatory cable to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, praising the great success of the Hajj season and commending the tremendous efforts exerted by the Kingdom annually in serving the pilgrims. His Majesty highlighted the tangible development witnessed at the Holy Sites thanks to ongoing expansion projects and the deployment of the latest technologies to facilitate the pilgrims' spiritual journey.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also received congratulations from His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait, who expressed his sincere congratulations on the success of the Hajj season, praising the Kingdom’s massive capabilities and qualified human resources that ensured the comfort and safety of millions of pilgrims coming from all parts of the world.
A historic responsibility and a great honor
Managing the Hajj season is a historic responsibility and a great honor that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cherished since its founding. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is the world's largest annual religious gathering, requiring meticulous planning and exceptional logistical, security, and health efforts. Over the decades, the Kingdom has invested billions of riyals in developing the infrastructure of the holy sites, including the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques, the construction of advanced road and bridge networks, and the development of the Al-Mashaaer Metro, to ensure the smooth flow of crowds and provide the utmost comfort and safety for the pilgrims.
Dimensions of success and its global impact
The success of the Hajj season extends far beyond the local level, leaving a positive mark regionally and internationally. Internationally, this success reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leader of the Islamic world and highlights its exceptional ability to manage and organize massive events with unparalleled efficiency, serving as global recognition of the competence of Saudi government agencies. Regionally, these exchanges of congratulations contribute to strengthening fraternal ties and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries and the Arab world. Locally, this success reflects the integrated efforts of all government and private sectors, as well as volunteers, and represents a source of national pride. It also aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage experience and provide pilgrims with superior services.
