H M congratulates Saudi King on success of haj
Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, on the success of haj season.
In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan lauded the great efforts exerted by the Saudi government every year in serving the pilgrims and providing all necessary conditions and services for the smooth, safe and easy performance of the haj pilgrimage.
His Majesty prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant Saudi Arabia permanent success in organising the performance of this sacred duty in the most perfect manner.
Exchange of greetings
His Majesty the Sultan exchanged Eid al Adha greetings over a phone call on Sunday with President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation, and Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to Abbas and Sharif. He also wished the people of both the countries further progress and prosperity.
In reciprocation, the Palestinian President expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to His Majesty the Sultan. He prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this occasion on His Majesty at a time he has achieved more progress and prosperity for the Omani people.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan too expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to His Majesty, praying to Allah the Almighty for the return of this occasion on His Majesty for many years to come.
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