Makkah, Dhu-AlHijjah 3, 1437, Sep 5, 2016, SPA -- Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Benten said in a statement today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts and welcomes pilgrims from all over the world, pointing out that all Iranian pilgrims coming from Europe, America, Australia, New Zealand and Africa who applied for Hajj visas have received the visas and they are enjoying their stay in Makkah, adding that they will perform Hajj rituals and will return to their country safely. In a statement following the opening ceremony of Hajj Great Symposium held in Makkah and organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Minister said that this symposium attracts Muslim scholars from all over the world to discuss moderation as well as the efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to serve pilgrims. --SPA 19:11 LOCAL TIME 16:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w