Hijjah 04, 1431 / Nov. 10, 2010, SPA -- Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated the pilgrims on arriving at the holy sites and stressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's provision of all capabilities to them to perform their ritual in ease and comfort under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Naif prayed to Allah Almighty to accept their Hajj and reward them for their deeds. During the annual Hajj press conference he held today at the end of his tour of preparations by Hajj concerned authorities participating in the implementation of the general plan of this year's Hajj, Prince Naif said that under directives by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the kingdom has provided all capabilities to serve the pilgrims, protect their health and enable them to perform their Hajj in ease and comfort. He added that all this will be implemented in all fields concerning the service of pilgrims namely in the fields of health, security and safety and other services provided on this great and holy Hajj occasion. Prince Naif expressed confidence that all pilgrims will respect this great ritual and this time and place which is the holies place created by Allah near His sacred house; will respect all that should be respected; and will cooperate with all authorities concerned with their service, safety and comfort in performing the ritual. Prince Naif said, "We cannot be complacent in any matter related to the pilgrims, and we - thank God - do not differentiate among the pilgrims, they all are equal and would enjoy all services and acts that will enable them to perform their pilgrimage smoothly, God willing, as well as visitors of the Mosque of the Prophet peace be upon him and return to their home countries safely, God willing." After that, Prince Naif answered a question from the media about the willingness of the security men to deal with any act that may be detrimental to the safety and security of the pilgrims, saying: "God willing, we will not need to use the security forces, but it is known that we do not accept compromise of the security of pilgrims and we will prevent this with the help of God Almighty, then with the capabilities of the Security brave men." --More
