04Feb2003 Minister of Hajj inaugurates seminar

Makkah, 4th February 2003

The Minister of Hajj, Iyad Madani, on Tuesday inaugurated the annual seminar of the Ministry of Hajj.

Addressing the seminar’s inaugural session, Madani stressed the importance of convening the seminar, and said that a number of intellectuals will be participating.

He reiterated the keenness of the Hajj Ministry to extend all possible services to pilgrims, and said that the expansion projects at the holy sites show the great degree of attention accorded by Saudi officials to the pilgrims.

Madani noted that each year the Kingdom receives pilgrims from over 170 countries.

Source: SPA

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