A general view shows pilgrims performing evening prayers in Makkah’s Grand Mosque, in this October 8, 2013 file photo. (AFP)

RIYADH: The Kingdom is ready with all necessary arrangements to serve the Haj pilgrims this year, but any behavior by the pilgrims against the Shariah or the country’s laws that hampers the Haj rituals will be dealt with firmly, an official has said.

“The country is honored by the presence of the Two Holy Mosques and Saudi Arabia is following the path established during the reign of its founder, King Abdul Aziz bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal,” Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sanad, chief of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) was quoted as saying by local media on Sunday.

Al-Sanad confirmed that all the apparatuses and its establishments are ready to serve the pilgrims, but those found violating the rules and regulations will be dealt with strictly as confirmed during the Council of Ministers’ meeting, which was attended by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, his deputy Prince Mohammad bin Naif and chairman of the Haj Committee.

Al-Sanad said the vision of Haia reflects in its services to the guests of God and that the body puts in all efforts in providing field work and educational programs according to the teachings of the Prophet, peace be upon him.

Source: ArabNews