HM King congratulates Saudi Monarch on success of Hajj pilgrimage

Manama, July 21 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the successful organisation of the Hajj pilgrimage, which was held amid exceptional circumstances due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. HM the King commended the tremendous efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the government to hold the Hajj pilgrimage all whilst implementing adequate precautionary measures to ensure the highest levels of safety and health for pilgrims. HM the King expressed best wishes to the Hajj pilgrims, wishing King Salman abundant health, happiness and a long life. He also wished the Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia further security and prosperity under its leadership.