After the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, took his place in the main platform of the ceremony, he was welcomed by the people. Then, the royal anthem was played. The ceremony was started by a recitation of verses of the Holy Quran. --More 22:20 LOCAL TIME 19:20 GMT 0040 www.spa.gov.sa/w782840