Sudais. Addressing the King, in a speech on this occasion, Sheikh Dr. Al-Sudais said "Today, you are laying the foundation stone of the largest expansion in the history of the Prophet's Mosque during your prosperous era. I pray to Allah Almighty to reward you greatly. "The current expansion will be implemented in three phases; the construction area will be about One million square meters; and the accommodation capacity of the Mosque after the expansion will be up to 1.6 million worshippers," he added. He noted that Allah Almighty has bestowed upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the homeland of the Two Holy Mosques, countless blessings and Prophet Mohammed has been sent as a mercy to all human kind. Sheikh Dr. Al-Sudais praised the King as a leader, who has taken great decisions and implemented gigantic projects, indicating that the Kingdom has adhered to the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah and it has been witnessing continuing security, stability, progress and prosperity. --More
