Farsi commended the good efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the Kingdom's development according to a precise strategy within the framework of successive five-year plans aiming to achieve ambitious development in a short time to keep abreast of global progress in the interest of the homeland and citizens. He pointed to the great attention paid by the King to all affairs concerning Hajj, pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors to enable them to perform their rituals easily and comfortably, thanks to the comprehensive security and stability witnessed by the Kingdom based on justice and adherence to Sharia (religion). He noted the presence of more than three million Umrah performers and visitors and same number of pilgrims in the Kingdom over the year which double the ministry's tasks. The Monarch held a fast-breaking party in honor of the Comoros' president and the accompanying delegation. The two audiences and the party were attended by Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organizations, a number of princes and officials.
