HM King congratulates pilgrims

Manama, Aug.27 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received today, at Al-Safriya Palace, Sharia Court of Cassation judge and Bahrain Haj Delegation Chairman Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al-Qattan. Shaikh Al-Qattan greeted HM the King on the delegation’s return to Bahrain at the end of the pilgrimage season and briefed him on the delegation’s statistics and Bahrain pilgrims’ health conditions. He also outlined the facilities provided to all pilgrims, including medical and preventive services, highlighting programmes and plans line-up for the coming Haj seasons. HM the King congratulated the pilgrims on their safe return to Bahrain, praying to Allah the Almighty to bless their Haj. He commended the delegation’s dedicated efforts and keenness on following-up and monitoring Haj contractors’ performance to ensure best services and facilities for Bahrain pilgrims to perform their rituals easily. "Serving pilgrims is a trust, honour and duty which require all efforts to provide premium services and ensure Bahrain pilgrims’ comfort", HM the King said. He extended congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, on the success of this year’s pilgrimage season. He commended the Saudi Government and other agencies and establishments, which spared no efforts to serve pilgrims, hailing the ongoing landmark development and expansion plans. HM the King prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its brotherly people and bless them with further security and prosperity, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The delegation’s chairman expressed deepest thanks and appreciation to HM the King, hailing royal directives and constant keenness on ensuring the pilgrims’ comfort and supporting the Bahrain’s Haj mission. He prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect HM the King and bless him with abundant health and happiness.