Riyadh, Dhu-AlHijjah 8, 1439, Aug 19, 2018, SPA -- The Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America in Riyadh Christopher Henzel expressed his deep gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to thousands of American pilgrims who will perform Hajj this year. In a statement, Henzel noted Saudi Arabia's efforts to provide vital services to pilgrims, expressing his sincere thanks to the people of the Kingdom for this kind hospitality to American Muslims. -- SPA 19:54 LOCAL TIME 16:54 GMT 0025 www.spa.gov.sa/w735689