The Minister of Hajj, Dr. Bandar bin Mohammad Hajjar met here today the U.S. Consul General to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thomas Duffy. During the meeting, they discussed matters relating to the affairs of American pilgrims during this year's (1433 AH) Hajj. The Minister of Hajj informed the Consul General about the efforts undertaken by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to execute large-scale expansions of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy places under the guidance and the keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, that are made available for the service of Islam and Muslims all over the world. For his part, the U.S. Consul General expressed his great gratitude for the efforts of the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to provide extensive care and attention to enable pilgrims to perform their Hajj rituals in ease and contentment.
