The Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Republic of Maldives Ahmed Zahir Ali praised the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to hold this year's Hajj 1441H with a very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities who already reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, he hailed the Kingdom's efforts and stances in serving pilgrims, and its keenness in providing all means of comfort, and facilitating all difficulties facing them, while striving to preserve their safety.