Mina, Dhu-AlHijjah 5, 1435, Sep 29, 2014, SPA -- A number of pilgrims hailed the role of the Saudi government to assure the convenience of the pilgrims. In press statements to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following a visit to the Exhibit "Makkah between Past and Present" organized by Makkah Principality, they lauded the efforts exerted by the Kingdom under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites. They stressed that the great expansion projects reflect the Kingdom's keenness for providing all services to the pilgrims in a safe and reassuring atmosphere. --SPA 21:26 LOCAL TIME 18:26 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w