Makkah, Dhul-AlQa'dah 10, 1436 H, August 25, 2015, SPA --The Minister of Hajj Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Al-Hajjar began today an inspection visit to Pilgrim-Guides Foundation of Pilgrims and Muslims in Europe, America, and Australia; and the Pilgrim-Guides Foundation of Pilgrims of Iran, as part of his annual preparation meetings with the boards of departments and employers of the foundations. During the visit, they discussed preparations and readiness to implement the operational plans and estimated budgets allocated to the reception of pilgrims programs through field service groups that take positions in various neighborhoods of Makkah, and residential areas of pilgrims. The Minister of Hajj pointed out that his tours are designed to monitor the early preparations for the Hajj season this year, and work to avoid some of the negatives and stress the positives to provide excellent services to pilgrims. -- SPA 15:24 LOCAL TIME 12:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w