During the first week of Ramadan in the year 1446 AH, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia provided 4,879,682 iftar meals to fasting guests in the Two Holy Mosques. Additionally, the consumption rate of the blessed Zamzam water reached 8,393 cubic meters, while 1,196 tons of waste were removed to ensure a clean and safe environment for worshippers and visitors.
In terms of crowd management, the authorities monitored the highest number of pilgrims in a single day, reaching 500,000 pilgrims. More than 196 gates were designated to facilitate the entry and exit of visitors to the Grand Mosque, with only five main entry gates, helping to organize the flow of crowds and ensure easy access for worshippers.
To enhance the operational efficiency in the Grand Mosque, a modern technology was activated to monitor human flows at the main gates. Additionally, 200 digital directional boards were installed inside the mosque and its courtyards for spatial guidance. A “Foot Patrol” service was launched to provide on-the-ground assistance to worshippers. Moreover, a trial operation of pilgrim dismantling carts was conducted, along with the opening of two luggage storage centers and six collection points.
To enrich the cultural and religious experience of visitors, the Presidency inaugurated the “First House” exhibition in the Third Saudi Expansion, attracting a large number of visitors who learned about the history of the construction of the Kaaba and its evolution through the ages. They also explored information about a collection of artifacts in the exhibition.
The Presidency enabled volunteer organizations to actively participate in providing services within the Grand Mosque through five volunteering fields, including guidance, organizational, and health services. Volunteers provided support and guidance to worshippers and visitors, contributing to providing them with a comfortable and safe environment.
