Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince exchange Eid Al-Fitr greetings with leaders of Muslim nations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday sent cables of congratulations to leaders of Islamic countries, extending greetings on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr.
In response, the king and crown prince received similar cables from leaders of Muslim countries, thanking them and extending good wishes and sincere greetings, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Eid Al-Fitr, or Festival of Breaking the Fast, is celebrated by Muslims all over the world following the fasting month of Ramadan, which ends on Wednesday. Eid will start on Thursday.
Meanwhile, King Salman received a phone call from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, congratulating him on Eid Al-Fitr.
The king expressed his thanks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for the sincere sentiments.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also received a similar call from his Abu Dhabi counterpart.
The king also received calls from Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh.