The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held at the Royal Court in Mina palace here today the annual reception in honor of leaders of the Islamic countries; senior Islamic dignitaries; guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and heads of delegations and offices of pilgrims' affairs, who performed this year's Hajj obligation. At the outset of the audience, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom of the Republic of the Maldives; Former President of the Republic of Mali Dioncounda Traor Prime Minister of the Republic of Senegal Mohammed bin Abdullah John; Lieutenant General Bakri Hassan Salih, First Vice-President of the Republic of Sudan; Engineer Ibrahim Mahlab, Assistant President for National projects of the Arab Republic of Egypt; Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Salim Abdullah Al-Jubouri; Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Setya Novanto; Speaker of the Niger Parliament Amadou Salifou and senior officials in a number of Islamic countries, have the honor of shaking hands with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Then, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud delivered the following speech: In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful Thanks to Allah Almighty who said in His holy book 'O Muhammad, proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to perform it on foot and on every kind of fast mount, coming from every far-away point on earth.' And Peace and prayers be upon the best of humans, Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah who said 'Whoever performs the pilgrimage to this House without having intimate relations or committing wickedness, then he will return pure of sin like the day he was born from his mother. Dear Brothers the pilgrims of the Great house of Allah, Dear Brother Muslims in all over the world, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh This day is the day of Great Feast, the day of sacrifice, the greatest day to Allah Almighty, it is the most favorite and greatest of the two Eids (holy days) as it falls in the aftermath of the completion of Hajj. Once pilgrims complete their Hajj, Allah forgive them and they return as clean as their days of birth. Thanks to Allah who poured on us the breath of his mercy and generously showered on us the overflows of his mercy and made Hajj a great opportunity for humans to start a new life enriched with fear of Allah and work to please him and that the Kingdom is proud of being bestowed by Allah Almighty of a great honor in the service of the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims of the Great House of Allah. Dear Brothers, Pilgrims of the Great House of Allah, Islam is the religion of brotherhood, peace and compassion, justice and charity, and it is the religion that preaches goodness of life and its building, and we have learned from our beloved Prophet peace be upon him that the best people are those who use their hands, tongues and souls in the benefit of the people and treat them well, and that the (Muslim is the one who doesn't harm Muslims by his tongue and his hand ), and based on this guidance we move and work, praying Allah Almighty to help and guide us. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Emanating from our Arab and Islamic responsibility and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's regional and international role, we emphasize our permanent keenness on the Arab and Islamic unity, and not to allow any hidden hand to tamper with that, and we are cooperating with our brothers in the support of Arab and Islamic efforts for the good and stability. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Pilgrims of the Great House of Allah, We reiterate our continuous welcome to you at the place of descent of revelation, and the home of the last of prophets. We, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as Allah Almighty has honored us to serve this Great House (the Kaaba) and the pilgrims of the House of Allah, are dedicated both leadership and people to exert all our efforts to make the journey of the guests of Allah as stress-free as possible, and to ensure their security and safety. I pray to Allah Almighty that this great occasion returns and that our Islamic Ummah (Nation) would be redeemed all ills. I pray to Allah Almighty to grace our Arab and Islamic nation with security and stability, and that peace will prevail supreme over the whole world. I beseech the grace of Allah that the worship of all those who attended Hajj be accepted and that they be as purified of their sins as they were on the days of their birth. It is also my prayer that all pilgrims peacefully and joyfully arrive safely and well at their homes and to their families. Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
