On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces; Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense received at the Royal Court at Mina Palace here today princes; the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom; scholars; sheikhs; ministers; and commanders of military sectors and scout leaders participating in this year's Hajj, who came to greet and congratulate the Crown Prince on the blessed Eid Al-Adha. At the outset of the audience, the Crown Prince shook hands with well-wishers of princes, scholars, senior officials of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and ministers. The speech of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was delivered on his behalf by Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense. Following is the text of the speech: In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, I am honored to deliver his speech on this occasion: Praise be to Allah, and His peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, My brothers and personnel of the military forces of all sectors: I congratulate you on the blessed Eid Al-Adha, praying to Allah Almighty for the return of this occasion to our country and the Islamic nation with goodness, prosperity, and blessings. I congratulate all of you for what you have done of an honorable work and great efforts to serve the guests of Allah to perform their rituals at ease, comfort, and tranquility.
