Pilgrims who since early Sunday rushed to Namira Mosque performed today combined and shortened zuhr (noon) and asr (afternoon) prayers in line with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). The 110,000 square meters mosque and the surrounding areas were filled by the worshippers. Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah region and Head of the Hajj Central Committee, was among the worshippers. The prayers were led by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-sheikh, the General Mufti of the Kingdom and Head of the Commission of the Senior Ulema (Islamic scholars) and Administrations of Islamic Researches and Ifta. He urged the people to remain God-fearing people and to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). --MORE
