Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings with Iranian President Hasan Rowhani during a telephone conversation. The Emir, in telephone calls, also exchanged greetings with the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, and Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Second Deputy Premier, Chancellor and Special Envoy for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Makkah: The Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of Qatar Haj Mission H E Dr Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari accompanied pilgrims from Qatar in their journey by the Mashaer Train from Arafat to Muzdalifa and Mina to learn about their safety until their stay in Mina. He was assured by officials that organising pilgrims into batches was done easily and conveniently until they settled in their accommodation locations in Mina in preparation for the continuation of Haj rituals. QNA