His Majesty King Abdullah has received cables of well wishes from several leaders and senior officials of friendly countries on the occasion of the New Hijri Year.
 
King Abdullah also received cables from senior officials and officers in Jordan and representatives of civil society organisations.
 
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II received similar cables on the occasion.
 
In the cables, the officials said the Hijra—marking the immigration of Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, into Medina Munawara from Mecca—was aimed at safeguarding the message of Islam, which calls for harmony and peace, and it paved the way for launching Islamic civilisation.
 
They also praised His Majesty’s efforts to honour the values of Islam by promoting solidarity and cooperation, and highlighting the true image of Islam as a religion rooted in moderation and tolerance.