King Khalid University Rector, His Excellency Prof. Falleh Al-Solamy, stressed the importance of 'Religious Efforts Exerted at the Prophet’s Mosque During the Saudi Era Symposium'. He noted that the symposium plays an important role in furthering understanding of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and the scientific development of mosques throughout the Islamic world. His Excellency Rector Al-Solamy stressed that the two-day symposium, under the patronage the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is a reflection of His Royal Majesty's commitment to scholarship and scientific development as it pertains to Islamic history, culture, and development.

The Rector noted that the symposium is a blessing for its attendees and beneficiaries, and confers great value and insight into the role of the mosques. He added that the Kingdom has, since its inception, guarded and nurtured the Two Holy Mosques and considers the effort a sacred duty. The Rector concluded by asking Allah to protect and guide our country and to bless it as a leading Islamic nation-state and a global symbol of Islamic values.