Minister for Religious Affairs, Ejaz ul Haq has appreciated Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz for his efforts and care enabling all the pilgrims to carry out their Haj rituals in absolute ease and comfort. "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Your Royal Highness have geared up all efforts to ensure that the pilgrims carry out their Haj rituals in ease and comfort, by removing all obstacles," he said while addressing on the behalf of the heads of various Haj Missions at a reception hosted by Prince Abdullah in their honour.
The minister said the history will take note of all the strives made in the various projects such as the construction of roads, tunnels, bridges, updated tentage facilities water reservoirs and drainage facilities.
The electricity supply that is made available at every corner of the holy precincts - in Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifa and the slaughter houses established for the sacrifice of the animals - helped pilgrims a lot in completing their rituals with ease, he added.
Ejaz-ul-Haq also acknowledged various related services like health, security, guidance and supervision.
Acknowledging the efforts of Prince Abdullah's leadership for good of the Muslims Ummah, he conveyed warm greetings of President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.
Saudi Haj Minister, Syad Madni spoke on behalf of the Saudi government while Ejaz ul Haq represented Haj delegations which converged here from the entire world.