Afghan Consul of pilgrimage Mohammed Othman Hamdi hailed the efforts of the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, to serve and comfort the pilgrims and provide comprehensive care for them. During a meeting with the Director of the Board of Mutawifeen (circumambulation-guides) Foundation for South Asian pilgrims Adnan Katib, the consul said that the number of Afghan pilgrims who will perform Hajj for this year amount to 30,000, pointing out that the official Hajj mission has completed the procedures for the provision of comfort and enough accommodation for Afghan pilgrims.