The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started meetings with heads of delegations of Hajj affairs offices from more than 80 countries to organize the arrival of pilgrims from the Islamic world and all countries of minorities. The Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Binten explained that these meetings come in implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss the organization of the arrival of pilgrims for this year's Hajj season 1438 H (2017 G) from all over the Islamic world and the countries of minorities and provide them with the instructions of Hajj affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enable them to perform their rituals easily and comfortably. With regard to the invitation addressed to the delegation of Hajj affairs in Iran, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed Iranian pilgrims and all pilgrims of the Islamic world, pointing out that Iran's delegation for pilgrims' affairs has been invited to these meetings to arrange the arrival of their pilgrims and services to be provided for them. He stressed that the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques welcomes pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors regardless of their nationalities or their religious affiliation with its keenness on the application of regulations and instructions to facilitate this year's Hajj season in the best way.
