The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Yamamah palace here today the writers and intellectuals, invited to attend the National Festival of Heritage and Culture "Al-Janadriyah 33. The reception ceremony started with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. During the reception, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques delivered the following speech: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions, Dear Guests, Dear attendees, May Allah's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you. I welcome you as guests of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the National Festival of Heritage and Culture in its 33rd session. I also welcome the participation of sisterly Republic of Indonesia as the guest of honor in this session. This festival embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's heritage, reflects the diversity of heritage in our country, contributes to enlightening young generations of this heritage, and contributes to the promotion of global cultural communication, as your presence here confirms this. The culture represents in its comprehensive concept a key common factor among the peoples of the world for promoting security and peace and consolidating the concept of coexistence and global dialogue for a better future. I welcome you again in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, wishing you all success. --More 18:12 LOCAL TIME 15:12 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/1856291
