Riyadh, Dhu-Al-Qa'dah, 24 1438,August 16, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered the hosting of 1300 pilgrims from 78 countries from all over the world to perform Hajj this year 1438 H., as part of his keenness to take care of Islamic affairs, advocacy and guidance. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Shaikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh, announced that the order of the King, may God bless him and grant him peace, spreads Islamic faith and brotherhood among the peoples of the Islamic world. He said that the Kingdom is carrying the message of serving Islam, Muslims and Islamic sanctities, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. This message is not confined to performing the Hajj, but extends to the care of Muslims and the relationships with them and that the ministry is constantly keen to achieve this message through communication with Muslims all over the world, helping those who could not perform the Hajj pillar of Islam to do it. --SPA 17:49 LOCAL TIME 14:49 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w467626