Crown Prince exchanges Ramadan greetings during reception in Riyadh
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Monday the Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, several princes, scholars, ministers, and a group of citizens at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The visitors came to extend their greetings on the occasion of Ramadan.
The Crown Prince exchanged greetings and Ramadan wishes with the attendees.
The Crown Prince expressed his hopes that Allah would accept their fasting and prayers and bless the nation with continued security and stability under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
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