Preparation at the Grand Mosque for the Holy Month of Ramadan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a plan to accommodate over 3 million worshippers at the two holy mosques, Makkah and Madinah, in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan 1444/2023.

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has activated 70 electronic services and nine smart applications for sterilization, perfuming, and the daily distribution of 500,000 liters of Zamzam water in addition to the presence of robots. 100 doctors, of both genders, provide round-the-clock care to the ones in itikaaf at designated areas to assist with health and safety precautions.

To offer pilgrims clean, cool water, Zamzam water is provided in containers on the sides and corridors of the Two Holy Mosques in a sanitary and safe manner while following a monitoring system. By addressing questions and providing a list of i'tikaf services, the applications, and services also assist pilgrims and visitors.

“The Ramzan operation plan is centered on field presence, holding laxity to account, providing a safe, healthy environment in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, diversifying initiatives, optimal utilization of artificial intelligence and use of apps in different fields for serving the highest numbers of Umrah pilgrims and visitors,” said The General Presidency for the affairs of the two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais.

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