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Saudi crown prince receives guests at Al-Yamama Palace for start of Ramadan
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Saudi crown prince receives guests at Al-Yamama Palace for start of Ramadan
Mufti general of the Kingdom and the ruler of Riyadh among the guests
Crown prince shook hands with guests, congratulating them on the holy month
Updated 1 min 38 sec ago
Arab News
March 03, 2026 16:54
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received princes, eminent scholars, ministers, and a group of citizens on Monday at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh.
The mufti general of the Kingdom and the ruler of Riyadh were among the guests to congratulate the crown prince on the start of the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Saturday.
At the beginning of the reception, the gathering listened to verses from the Qur’an. The crown prince shook hands with the guests, congratulating them on the start of the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He prayed that Allah would accept everyone’s fasts, prayers, and good deeds and that Saudi Arabia would continue to enjoy security and stability under the leadership of King Salman.
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