BETH | Mina Palace – First Day of Eid al-Adha 1446 AH

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Supreme Commander of all Armed Forces, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, received Eid al-Adha well-wishers today at the Royal Court in Mina Palace.

Among the Attendees:

▪️ Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
▪️ Members of the Royal Family
▪️ The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
▪️ Senior scholars and sheikhs
▪️ High-ranking officials from the GCC states
▪️ Ministers
▪️ Commanders of military and security sectors participating in Hajj
▪️ Leaders of the Saudi Scout Association participating in Hajj

Crown Prince’s Address:

In his speech, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said:

“What we have witnessed today in terms of the continued success in serving the Guests of Allah is a result of the blessed efforts of our State in caring for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.

We shall continue—by the will and grace of Allah—to exert every effort to ensure comfort for pilgrims.

We commend the tireless efforts of workers in all government sectors and the male and female volunteers implementing the State’s policy to facilitate a secure and peaceful Hajj.”

He concluded with a prayer for the continuity of security and stability, and wished everyone:

“Eid Mubarak to all.”

Security Forces: Numbers, Precision, and Readiness

Director of Public Security and Head of the Hajj Security Committee, Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, delivered a speech on behalf of the participating military sectors, revealing that:

🔹 213,323 personnel from military and security forces were deployed this year
🔹 Backed by unlimited support from the leadership
🔹 All operations were guided by data-driven decisions via an advanced operations center
🔹 Integration of cutting-edge surveillance systems and real-time risk assessment

He emphasized that these achievements reflect the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the unwavering support of the Crown Prince, and the direct supervision of the Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, along with the leadership of the Governors of Makkah and Madinah.

Final Moments of Unity and Celebration

The ceremony continued with a heartfelt poem delivered by Colonel Mishaal Al-Harthi, followed by a reception where attendees extended their greetings to the Crown Prince, concluding with a shared Eid luncheon.