Farsi recalled the King's address during a similar reception to mark the end of last year's Hajj, urging Muslims to always remind that Hajj is an occasion to enforce what unites them rather than what differentiates, citing their coming from all over the world representing different cultures, societies, races, traditions and colors but sharing one belief and a host of human values. At the time, the monarch called for protection of family as the correct and firm nuclear of a consistent society, Al-Farsi said. He drew the attention to the fact that the local, sisterly and friendly media were freely and honestly covering the event, hailing the giant achievements done by the Saudi government under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and appealing to Allah Almighty to bless the efforts exerted by the Kingdom, particularly the security authorities who turned Hajj a pleasant divine journey for every pilgrim. Al-Farsi quoted a number of pilgrims then interviewed by the media as recalling the contents of the king's address before Makkah International Islamic Conference for Dialogue and Madrid International Dialogue Conference last summer. Hence, you have built a bridge of real peace for today's mankind to enter into serious contacts, cordiality, and rejection of violence and terrorism, Al-Farsi said, adding that "with such transparency and clear vision, you have exposed the comprehensiveness, wide room and ability of Islamic faith which enable it to strongly and effectively contribute to solve many problems of today on bases of constructive solidarity and cooperation with brothers and friends to confront challenges and to proceed for continuous good deeds emanating from parity, justice and equality". In conclusion, the Minister of Hajj wished the Islamic ummah (nation)more success and unity. --More
