NEW : Sources say pardon unrelated to King Abdullah nor subsequent Eid al-Adha . NEW : Al-Jazirah minister says king felt pardon in best interests of Muslim people . Report : Hajj pardons rape victim sentenced to two lashes . A Saudi court had ruled the 19-year-old had an `` illegitimate relationship ''
NEW : Sources say pardon unrelated to Hajj nor subsequent Eid al-Adha . NEW : Justice minister says king felt pardon in best interests of Saudi people . Report : King Abdullah pardons rape victim sentenced to 200 lashes . A Saudi court had ruled the 19-year-old had an `` illegitimate relationship ''