Canberra, June 24, 2020, SPA -- The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils ( AFIC) has commended the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj this year 2020 with very limited numbers of various nationalities who already reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing it as a wise decision that aims to preserve the safety of Muslims from Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the AFIC has expressed thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for their great efforts and care to serve Muslims and the Two Holy Mosques. --SPA 13:38 LOCAL TIME 10:38 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w1356635