199 Gates Activated at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque to Improve Flow of Hajj Pilgrims

IQNA – A total of 199 gates have been activated to improve the flow of pilgrims in and out of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Median during the Hajj season.   

As millions of pilgrims prepare to converge on the holy sites for this year’s Hajj, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled a comprehensive field plan aimed at delivering a safe, and spiritually fulfilling experience for all worshippers.

In a detailed briefing, the authority outlined a wide-ranging suite of services and enhancements introduced across the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, as part of its mission to meet the highest standards of organization, accessibility, and hospitality.

The preparations include 13 dedicated prayer areas set aside for people with disabilities, ensuring equal access to worship. To ease movement throughout the expansive mosque complexes, the authority has activated 22 elevators and 224 escalators. Recognizing the linguistic diversity of the global Muslim community, religious and educational materials will also be available in 27 languages, helping international pilgrims engage more fully with the spiritual experience.

In total, 199 gates have been activated to improve the flow of pilgrims in and out of the mosques, enabling better crowd management at peak times.

To ensure comfort amid the desert heat, more than 883 air conditioning units, 244 mist fans, and 3,139 ventilation fans have been installed throughout the holy sites. Additionally, 432 fragrance diffusers will infuse the air with calming aromas, enhancing the overall atmosphere of tranquility and reverence.

Mobility has also been addressed with the deployment of 400 electric carts, providing additional support for elderly and physically limited pilgrims in completing their rites.

On the safety front, the authority has strategically positioned 1,229 emergency response tools across high-traffic areas and has integrated a high-quality audio network of 8,000 speakers to deliver clear guidance and religious messages throughout the pilgrimage.

The mosques’ libraries continue to play a central role in Islamic scholarship and cultural preservation, offering access to 8,503 rare manuscripts as part of an ongoing digitization initiative. To support visual clarity and safety, more than 120,000 lighting units have been activated across the two holy sites and their surrounding facilities.

Source: GNews