Saudi rulers have development of holy sites close to their heart – Saudi Gazette

Saudi rulers have development of holy sites close to their heart – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette report

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Since King Abdulaziz Al-Saud established the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, the country's dedication to Islam is demonstrated by its superb maintenance and continued expansion of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah and other holy sites, enabling a greater number of Muslim pilgrims to perform the Hajj and Umrah (the minor pilgrimage).

From the era of King Abdulaziz down to the current monarch, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, all the rulers have displayed sincerity of purpose and courage of conviction in the upkeep, maintenance and expansion of the holy sites.

In the process, the rulers have made use of the most modern engineering techniques and knowhow emanating from their responsibility and great honor bestowed by Almighty Allah for taking care of the Two Holy Mosques.

The maintenance and expansion of the holy sites has always been an essential priority for the Kingdom. Every year billions of riyals from the annual budget are allocated exclusively for this purpose, a Saudi Press Agency report said on Sunday.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in conjunction with other government agencies, oversees the annual logistical challenge of preparing for the Hajj and supports projects in the Kingdom