On the abusive accusations against the Kingdom on the organization of Hajj, the Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Mansour Al-Turki explained that "The Kingdom was organizing Hajj long time ago and managing the organization of Hajj season after another and that serving pilgrims is not a new thing to the Kingdom and Muslims all around the world know and realize that. There are millions of Muslims who performed Hajj obligation over last years and they can truly estimate and assess the great efforts being exerted by the Kingdom, not only in maintaining the security and safety of the pilgrims, but in facilitating their performance of this sacred duty and to enable the largest number of Muslims to perform this duty in ease and comfort." On the events that took place in Madinah, Al-Turki said that what happened was duly and timely announced, pointing out that it aimed to harm visitors of the Prophet, peace be upon him. He further stressed that the security men declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives to save the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques, and everyone won't hesitate to sacrifice their lives to protect the pilgrims and thwart all plots of those who seek to undermine the security and comfort of the pilgrims. --SPA 21:26 LOCAL TIME 18:26 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w