Jeddah, January 10, 2023, SPA -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha has appreciated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's decision to return the Hajj 1444 season to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic without conditions or age restrictions. The Secretary-General also valued this blessed return as an episode of the successes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its efforts within its generosity and hospitality to the guests of Al-Rahman, and its keenness on optimal organization of Hajj and commitment to health procedures leading to a safe return, and the good management of the authorities supervising the organization of this ritual and harnessing all capabilities for its success and for the pilgrims to perform their rituals in an easy, organized and safe manner. The OIC Secretary General expressed his full confidence in the ability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to continue its blessed path in securing an exemplary and exceptional Hajj season. The OIC Secretary-General also extended his thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and people, for their generosity in reducing the insurance of pilgrims by 73 percent, in order to facilitate and reduce the costs of Hajj for the pilgrims, stressing that this is what Muslims everywhere have become accustomed to in terms of generosity and support that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia always provides to the Muslim world voluntarily and in obedience to Allah the Almighty. --SPA 16:19 LOCAL TIME 13:19 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w1838021