Saudi leadership greets security personnel, Hajj mission entities in Madinah
Prince Salman visited the Prophet's Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year's Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
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