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Author: daniel fountainID: 1563311618532281500Wed, 2019-07-17 00:09 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host 200 Hajj pilgrims of families of victims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand on the orders of King Salman, a Saudi Press Agency repoKing Salman issues directive for Saudi Arabia to host families of Christchurch attack victims during Hajj season
Author: daniel fountainID: 1563311618532281500Wed, 2019-07-17 00:09 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host 200 Hajj pilgrims of families of victims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand on the orders of King Salman, a Saudi Press Agency report said. The attack in March by Brenton Tarrant on two mosques in the city killed 50 people and wounded dozens more. The directive from King Salman was announced on Tuesday by Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abulaziz Al-Asheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs. Al-Asheikh said the hosting of the families during the Hajj season was part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to “confront and defeat terrorism” in all forms. Al-Asheikh added that his ministry was working with the Saudi embassy in New Zealand to ensure the invitees have everything they need to perform Hajj during their visit. An armed police officer (R) stands guard outside the Al Noor mosque, one of the mosques where some 50 people were killed by a self-avowed white supremacist gunman on March 15, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (AFP file photo) Main category: Saudi ArabiaTags: Saudi ArabiaHajj 2019hajjchristchurch terrorist attackchristchurch mosque attackChristchurchNew Zealand Saudi Arabia offers one million SIM cards and internet access to Hajj pilgrims Christchurch massacre suspect to face new terrorism charge Read more