The Deputy Prince of Makkah announced the success of this year's Hajj, thanking Allah for making the performance of the religious rites easy and safe. He also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Saudi Arabia for providing diverse services and exceptional care for the pilgrims. The Deputy Prince commended the Interior Minister for his continuous supervision and support of the security plans for the Hajj. He also thanked the Counselor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Governor of Makkah Region, and the Central Hajj Committee for their efforts in coordinating and managing the Hajj season. The Deputy Prince stressed that the achievements of this year's Hajj are just the beginning of a new phase, in which greater gains will be realized to serve the pilgrims and develop the Hajj system. He concluded by thanking the pilgrims and everyone who contributed to the success of the Hajj, including the government and private sectors, security forces, and volunteers.