A number of Yemeni pilgrims have commended the significant role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in providing the best services for pilgrims to perform their rituals easily and comfortably. In statements prior to their departure from Sanaa for the Kingdom, they praised the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah and the new projects established in the holy sites to facilitate performance of Hajj rituals. They praised the Saudi embassy in Sanaa for facilitating their visas, following up pilgrims' enlightenment as well as providing facilities to supervisors and administrative members of Yemeni Hajj mission. The pilgrims included Dr. Salim Al-Atiyyah, Dr. Taha Shaher Al-Oraiqi, Taher Lutef; Abdulaziz Radman and Halimah Ghallab.