Djibouti's Ambassador: Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Limit the Number of Pilgrims is Wise

Riyadh, June 23, 2020, SPA -- The Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama has welcomed the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj this year 2020 with a very limited numbers of various nationalities who already reside in Saudi Arabia, adding that this decision aims to avoid risks stemming from Coronavirus pandemic for which there is no vaccine until now. He said in a statement, "This decision is welcomed for two reasons; first: the decision reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keenness to hold the rite of Hajj, and secondly: it is keen at the same time to combat and address Coronavirus pandemic, because large crowds may be a reason for the continuation of the pandemic and its spread." The Ambassador expressed the appreciation of Muslims to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for their great efforts to serve Muslims and the two Holy Mosques. --SPA