AlHijjah 23, 1434, Oct 28, 2013, SPA -- Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. At the outset of the meeting, the Crown Prince praised Allah Almighty for the success of this year's Hajj season and for enabling pilgrims to perform their Hajj rituals easily, comfortably and in security, expressing his thanks to and appreciation of all employees of the departments which have participated in the works of Hajj for the well-organization and great services provided to pilgrims. The Crown Prince also expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the large cooperation extended by Islamic countries, residents and citizens regarding the reduction rates of the number of pilgrims due to the projects taking place in the Grand Holy Mosque and the holy sites, praying to Allah Almighty to accept pilgrims' Hajj and return to their countries safely. The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja said in a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session that the Cabinet congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the Second Deputy Premier on the success of this year's Hajj season. It stressed the King's speech and prayer to Allah Almighty to help the Islamic countries to assume their historic responsibilities towards the religion, the pride of their countries, strengthening the unity of their ranks, dealing with others in tolerant humanitarianism without immoderation, hegemony and rejection of the other, only just for a difference of religion. The Cabinet also affirmed the King's speech that the Islamic countries will not have glory and strength without adherence to the religion and moral values commanded by Allah Almighty. --More 15:28 LOCAL TIME 12:28 GMT تغريد