Cairo, 31 July 2020, SPA -- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the careful and successful organization of this year's Hajj, held amid exceptional circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic. This came during a telephone call today between the Egyptian President and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. During the conversation, President El-Sisi stressed that the success of the Hajj organization reflects the Kingdom's ability and extensive experience to assume the sacred responsibility of holding the largest Islamic ritual, citing the application of precautionary measures according to the highest standards of safety and health, enabling pilgrims this year to perform the rites of the Hajj in comfort and easiness. --SPA 17:45 LOCAL TIME 14:45 GMT 0026 www.spa.gov.sa/w1382624