Arabic speaking pilgrims and security men. In this regard, he cited that until the day before Arafat Stand more than 9,000 astray pilgrims were guided by scouts and others. In response to a question, he said disputes between pilgrims coming from inside the Kingdom and their Hajj sponsors (Mutawifeen) are settled by the Ministry of Hajj in a way that enables a pilgrim to complete his rituals. Afterwards, special committees will see their complaints, he added. He said safety conditions in Hajj enjoy international standards. He added that the difference between the proclaimed number of 2.4 million of pilgrims and the real number of Hajj attendees is attributed to big numbers of those who slipped to Makkah before the start of Hajj season. He explained that those don't carry Hajj permissions. He categorically denied reports that some were apprehended for trying to stage acts of sabotage in this year's Hajj. If it had happened, we would have not hesitated to announce it, he added. --More
