Makkah, Aug. 6, 2019, SPA -- As part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, 2098 pilgrims from 70 countries around the world arrived in Makkah today. Upon arrival, they were received by a number of officials. For their part, the pilgrims have lauded the great projects achieved by the Kingdom to serve Islam and Muslims. It is worth mentioning that the program is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance where the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered to receive 6,000 pilgrims from various continents to perform Hajj rituals this year. --SPA 18:28 LOCAL TIME 15:28 GMT 0023 www.spa.gov.sa/w1151267