Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance and President of the Executive Council of the Conference of the Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Sheikh Salih bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz for his patronage of the 8th conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs which will begin here on Saturday. In a press conference here today on the occasion of the holding of the conference, he highlighted the king's efforts in the field of Islamic unity and service. The minister stressed Saudi Arabia's keenness to serve Islam and Muslims according to directive by the king and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General. The minister underlined Islam's moderation and hoped the conference will achieve its goals.