Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah region and Head of the Hajj Central Committee, and who is also Head of the Higher Committee for the Supervision of Pilgrims Transportation, has announced the success of the ascendance of the pilgrims to Arafat. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Prince Khalid said the ascendance plan was carried out in a record time without major problems, either security or traffic problems, noting that the pilgrims have been performing their rituals in comfort and ease. Prince Khalid pointed out that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, has been mobilizing its potentialities for the service of the pilgrims and providing them with the best possible facilities. He said that the projects implemented in Makkah and the Holy Places have positively contributed to facilitating performance of Hajj rituals. More projects will be implemented in Makkah and the Holy Places for the service of the pilgrims, Umrah (minor Hajj) performers and visitors, he said adding that there is a continuous follow-up around the clock for the services being extended to the pilgrims and tackling any problem. There are several committees for following up the services and writing reports which will be discussed after the end of the Hajj season, he noted.
