Saudi Arabia Launches Smart Hajj Portal and AI Robot
- Publish date: Saturday، 24 May 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
The Grand Mosque in Makkah just got a digital upgrade—here’s how Saudi Arabia is making the 2025 Hajj smarter, faster, and more accessible.
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As the Hajj season nears, Saudi Arabia has dropped a game-changing digital platform designed to level up the experience for pilgrims heading to Makkah. Say hello to a smart Hajj experience, blending faith and futuristic tech.
Unveiled by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, the new digital portal is packed with features that streamline every step of the pilgrimage—spiritually and practically. From live prayer times and multilingual religious guidance to interactive maps and lesson schedules, it’s all in one place.
And the star of the show? An AI-powered robot, affectionately dubbed Manarat Al-Haramain—now in its second-gen form. This roaming assistant connects pilgrims with scholars in real time via video chat, ready to answer faith-based questions on the spot.
The smart portal, which can be accessed at https://services.prh.gov.sa, offers tools like:
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Step-by-step prayer and ablution guides
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GPS-based mosque navigation
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Live chat support in multiple languages
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Easy access to religious classes and events
“The platform is the first of its kind,” say officials, promising a new era of accessibility for Muslims around the world.
This move is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader mission to infuse innovation into Hajj logistics while keeping the spiritual experience front and center. Whether you’re seeking directions to the nearest prayer area or need a real-time fatwa, this portal has you covered.
TL;DR: Faith meets futuristic tech in Makkah, just in time for Hajj 2025.