AlHijjah 9, 1433, Oct 25, 2012, SPA -- Pilgrims Began this morning, Thursday, the ninth of Dhul Hijjah, arriving in Arafat. In their way to Arafat, the pilgrims enjoyed security provided by members of the various security sectors. Prince Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz, the Interior Minister and Chairman of Hajj Supreme Committee, and Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Makkah Region and Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, followed up the process of transporting pilgrims to Arafat. Saudi Press Agency's mission in the holy sites followed the movement of pilgrims from Mina to Arafat, which was characterized by ease despite the heavy traffic.
