SAUDI GOVERNMENT SAYS NO OFFICIAL VISITORS TO THE

UNCLAS RIYADH 001890 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT PLEASE PASS TO NEA/ARP FOR RJACHIM/SRAMESH E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PREL SA SUBJECT: SAUDI GOVERNMENT SAYS NO OFFICIAL VISITORS TO THE KINGDOM DURING RAMADAN ¶1. Post received on September 10 a diplomatic note from Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stating that it is not possible for SAG officials to receive visitors during Ramadan, which is expected to take place approximately September 13 through October 12. Government offices will also be closed during Eid, which is expected to take place from approximately October 13 through October 17. Begin diplomatic note text: Complimentary opening: The MFA would like to advise all diplomatic missions in the Kingdom that the holy month of Ramadan is nearing. As you know, it is a month of fasting and intensive worship and there is no room during it for visits and meetings. As in previous years, it is not possible for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and all other officials in the Kingdom to meet official visitors during this holy month. Complimentary closing. End diplomatic note text. FRAKER