MINA, 11 January 2006 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan yesterday congratulated Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.
“Dear brothers and sisters, from this holy land, from the Holy Mosque, from Mina and Arafat, we congratulate all Muslims all over the world on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, and we pray to God for peace and security in the Islamic world and for unity of the nation,” said the royal statement, which was read on national television by Culture and Information Minister Iyad Madani.
Asking God for prosperity and mercy, King Abdullah also congratulated the pilgrims on their performing Haj and wished them a peaceful stay in the Kingdom until their return home.
Prince Sultan told officers who came to greet him that they ought to consider themselves as servants of God. “This Haj is one of the best and well organized, he said, adding that the Kingdom is committed and determined to serve Muslims, especially pilgrims.
