Saudi king rejects mixing Hajj with politics  

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MAKKAH MUKARMAH: Saudi King Salman said Tuesday the kingdom rejected any attempt to play politics with the Hajj.

“The kingdom categorically rejects that the Hajj serves any political purpose,” Salman said in a brief address to international VIPs attending the pilgrimage.

“Serving the guests of God is an honour for us,” Salman told the VIP delegates.