Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims are Urged Not to Sleep at the Grand Mosque

According to the Saudi authorities, Umrah pilgrims are advised not to sleep at the Grand Mosque, which represents the holiest site in Mecca, to reduce the congestion in the place as more Muslims are expected to head to the kingdom to perform the pilgrimage.

“The Guest of Allah, we hope you’ll shun reclining or lying, particularly in the corridors, prayer places, the tracks of emergency carts, or those designated for the physically disabled,” the minister tweeted X, formerly known as Twitter.

The ministry had earlier strongly urged the worshippers to avoid overcrowding at the Grand Mosque. The faithful are also advised to give priority to women and the elderly at the site.

The ministry has highlighted the importance of staying obliged to the order, regulating lines and showing cooperation with security guards.

Millions of Muslims from around the world flock to the Grand Mosque to perform Umrah and offer prayers every year.