Al-Wadiah Border Crossing between Saudi Arabia and Yemen received the first batch of Yemeni pilgrims en route to perform Hajj rituals this year. "All departments in Al-Wadiah Border Crossing have done their best to provide all needed guidance and services to ease the crossing of Yemeni pilgrims," SPA reported. Minister of Local Administration, Chairman of Higher Committee for Relief in Yemen, Abdul Raqeeb Fath has praised the quick response of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) through providing of 2,500 meals for Yemeni pilgrims in coordination with the Committee and the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance. He added that the center will distribute 2,500 meals on a daily basis to Yemeni pilgrims during their stay in Al-Wadiah Border Crossing, praising the role being played by the center in providing relief and humanitarian needs for the Yemeni people in all sectors. Yemeni Minister of Endowments and Guidance Dr. Ahmad Attiyah said Saturday that Saudi Arabia will receive up to 25,000 Yemeni pilgrims this year.