Iran replies to S. Arabia invitation letter

Ghazi-Asgar further noted that if necessary conditions are prepared, all welcome organization of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.

Referring to Saudi Arabia's letter of invitation to organize talks on Hajj 2017, Iran's letter, addressing Saudi Arabia Minister of Hajj, was submitted by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi-Amiri.

Qazi-Asgar hoped that dialogues would bear fruits and grounds for holding the spiritual ceremony would be paved.

Referring to Saudi Arabia's announcement that the country's quota will increase compared to last year's, the official called on relevant institutes and officials to have necessary preparedness for dispatching 80,000 pilgrims to Hajj.
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