The guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, whom he invited to perform this year's Hajj, left the Kingdom en route homes after having completed easy and comfortable rituals, it was reported yesterday. In farewell remembrance, they forwarded thanks to and appreciation of the monarch for the kind invitation, warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to them since their arrival up to their departure, helping them to perform Hajj in the most acceptable way. In this regard, they lauded the great services and giant projects extended to pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency Abdullah bin Midlej Al-Midlej, the Executive Manager of the program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to host selected pilgrims from all over the world, said as many as 2400 from more than 70 countries, among them 1000 pilgrims, mainly including the relatives of Palestine martyrs, have performed this year's Hajj, bringing to 24,000 the number of invitees since the inception of the program. Hajj journey includes Makkah, the sacred places on the outskirts of the holy city of Makkah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, home of Prophet Mohammed's mosque (pbuh).
