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The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Mecca and the Head of the General Presidency for Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdurrahman Al-Sudais, stated that the Guardians of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, is the leader of Islamic solidarity and interested in joining with Islamic countries.

A statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday from the President of the Islamic Communication Center of Saudi Arabia, Faheem H. Alhamid, mentioned that the Imam of the Grand Mosque said the wisdom of King Salman would ensure success for the Islamic Summit held during Ramadan 27th 1440 Hijri, with the support of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.

Al-Sudais explained that King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz has given directives to Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to utilize all available resources and follow up on all steps related to the completion of projects at the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.

Al-Sudais said that the visit of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to the Holy Mosque in Mecca had an impact on accelerating the completion of the projects at the two mosques in Mecca and Medina.

"The Crown Prince told me that the Guardians of the Two Holy Mosques will soon fulfill all the projects’ needs for the two holy mosques," he said.

According to Al-Sudais, 140 plans during the holy month of Ramadan in the two Holy Mosques have been submitted to the government.

"We are currently working very hard to transform traditional jobs into creative works to follow Vision 2030 of the Kingdom. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques proposes work offering innovative and creative methods," he said.

Creative ideas proposed during Ramadan include a program launched by Mecca Governor Prince Khalid Al Faisal, one of which is the campaign entitled, "Your Safety and Security Is Our Goal".

Al-Sudais has also sent a message to the Islamic media, while calling to uphold Islamic principles and values.

"I ask you to face dangerous media campaigns against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him," he said.

According to Al-Sudais, the Saudi government adopts moderate Islamic values while mobilizing efforts to develop services for all Muslims visiting the Two Holy Mosques, to ensure that their rituals are performed smoothly and easily. (ant)