Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, returned here last night concluding his private vacation abroad.

He was received on arrival by a large number of princes as well as senior civilian and military officials. Prince Salman had left the Kingdom on Oct. 1 to spend his vacation.

The crown prince returned on the eve of Haj pilgrimage to supervise the management of the annual event, along with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.

More than three million pilgrims are expected to perform Haj this year. Saudi Arabia has completed all preparations for Haj.