The Saudi monarch King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed his hope yesterday, Wednesday, that all the world's peoples may overcome the tribulations they have faced, and that peace may prevail throughout the globe. King Salman articulated his desire for "this holiday to be an occasion to overcome pain and rise above the health, social, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to be a good start for our brothers in the Arab and Islamic nations as well as for the whole world, being optimistic about the positive steps being taken to achieve stability in the Arab world, so that security and prosperity may prevail everywhere."
In a speech delivered on Wednesday evening on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr by the acting Minister of Media Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, King Salman bin Abdulaziz stated that "since its founding by King Abdulaziz, the Kingdom has worked in accordance with the principles of the noble Islamic Sharia, rejecting extremism and fighting terrorism, supporting brothers and friends, and always declaring its support for the international community in everything that serves the security of the world and maintains peace."
King Salman added, "We praise God for blessing us in this holy land, both leadership and people, with the service of the Two Holy Mosques and serving those who come to them, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, a service that we take pride in and dedicate great efforts and resources to. We prioritize the safety, comfort, and security of the guests of Allah."
He emphasized that "the measures the Kingdom's government has taken this year aimed to protect them and provide the highest safety standards in light of the COVID-19 crisis, and we are proud of our daughters' contributions as part of the Hajj and Umrah security teams."
The Saudi monarch concluded by stating, "Confronting this pandemic that has afflicted the world requires all of us to commit to the health measures announced by the Ministry of Health, adhering to social distancing, and the necessity of taking vaccines."
