Mina, Dhu-AlHijjah 8, 1436, Sep 22, 2015, SPA -- Major General Mansour Al-Turki, Security Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, stated that the ascending movement of the pilgrims began yesterday after Isha prayers until Dhuhr (noon) prayers today in accordance with accurate and tight plans implemented by the forces of the public security, stressing safety of all pilgrims. In a press conference held today, Al-Turki added that the density of people at the Grand Mosque is decreasing since this morning in addition to decreasing of vehicles through land ports. "This commitment is a positive indicator of the level of awareness reached by the citizens and expatriates in the Kingdom in terms of abiding by the Hajj instructions and regulations," Al-Turki added, stressing in this context that security men are performing their duties at the entrances to Makkah until the tenth day of Dhu-AlHijjah. --More 17:03 LOCAL TIME 14:03 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w