The Worship Guide: A digital platform in 7 languages to serve visitors to the Two Holy Mosques
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced the launch of the “Prayer Guide” platform, a unique digital initiative aimed at enriching the spiritual and religious experience of pilgrims in the holiest places on earth. This interactive platform is part of the comprehensive digital transformation of services at the Two Holy Mosques and provides integrated content in seven international languages to meet the needs of visitors from around the world.
General context: In line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
The launch of the “Prayer Guide” platform falls within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 , specifically the “Serving the Guests of God” program, which aims to improve and facilitate the journey of pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors. For decades, the Kingdom has consistently developed the infrastructure and services provided at the Two Holy Mosques. With the accelerating pace of global technological advancements, employing modern technology has become essential to providing smart and innovative services befitting the status of the Two Holy Mosques and accommodating the millions of visitors annually.
Platform content and features
The platform offers an easily accessible digital experience, allowing visitors to enter by scanning QR codes located in the prayer areas of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. Upon accessing the platform, users will find a range of services and enriching content, including:
- The Electronic Holy Quran: An easy-to-navigate digital version of the Holy Quran, with translations of its meanings in several languages, making it easier for non-Arabic speakers to understand and reflect upon its verses.
- Library of Remembrances and Supplications: A comprehensive collection of supplications and remembrances narrated from the Prophet Muhammad - may God bless him and grant him peace - classified according to times and occasions to be an aid to the worshipper in his worship.
- Visual educational content: Videos and explanatory materials that explain the manner of worship, such as prayer and ablution, in a simple and clear manner, to enable visitors to perform their rituals correctly.
The importance of the platform and its expected impact
The importance of the “Prayer Guide” lies in its role as a digital bridge connecting seekers of religious knowledge with reliable religious content. Internationally, the platform breaks down language barriers, supporting Arabic, English, Urdu, Turkish, French, Malay, and Indonesian—languages representing a broad spectrum of the world’s Muslim population. This linguistic support enhances the inclusivity of the services and ensures that the correct religious message reaches everyone.
Locally and regionally, this initiative reflects the Kingdom's commitment to harnessing the latest technologies to serve Islam and Muslims, reinforcing its position as a leader in the Islamic world. The platform is expected to reduce congestion at traditional information points, enabling visitors to access information instantly and personalizedly, thus enhancing the quality of their religious experience and making it more convenient and peaceful.
