Interactive screens in the Two Holy Mosques: Smart technology to serve pilgrims
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina announced a pioneering technological step: the launch of interactive screens in the Two Holy Mosques, as part of its operational plan for the 1447 AH Hajj season. This initiative aims to enrich the experience of pilgrims and Umrah performers and enhance their religious awareness by providing reliable, multilingual religious content. This step comes in response to the increasing number of pilgrims, especially during peak times, which necessitates modern and accessible methods for delivering educational and guidance messages effectively.
Technological advancements in serving the pilgrims
The services provided at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina have witnessed remarkable development over the decades, transitioning from traditional guidance methods to the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies. Historically, awareness campaigns relied primarily on live lessons and printed informational posters, but Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has brought about a qualitative shift in this area. Today, the implementation of smart technologies represents an extension of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to harness technology to serve Islam and Muslims, facilitating the performance of Hajj rituals with ease and convenience for pilgrims, and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate information through innovative and interactive methods.
The importance of interactive screens in the Two Holy Mosques and their global impact
The impact of interactive screens at the Two Holy Mosques extends far beyond the local level, reaching a broad regional and international scale. By offering content in over 42 languages, the Presidency ensures that the pure message of Islam and its values of moderation and tolerance reach millions of Muslims worldwide. This linguistic diversity directly contributes to breaking down language barriers, correcting misconceptions, and enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with clarity and tranquility. This approach also reflects the comprehensive nature of the religious message of the Two Holy Mosques and its positive global impact, further solidifying the Kingdom's position as a center for the Islamic world.
Fast access to fatwas and strategic distribution
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs explained that these smart screens enable visitors and pilgrims to quickly access religious rulings and guidance in their native languages. These screens have been carefully distributed across more than 70 key locations within the Grand Mosque. These locations include the Mataf expansion, the Saudi arcade, the King Fahd expansion, and the Third Saudi expansion. This strategic distribution ensures wide coverage, allowing the largest possible number of pilgrims to easily benefit from the available digital services.
An integrated digital system for spreading guidance
This innovative initiative is part of a comprehensive digital system aimed at enhancing awareness services. Investing in modern technologies to disseminate sound Islamic knowledge strengthens the quality of services provided to pilgrims and aligns with the operational plan objectives for the Hajj season. Through these modern digital tools, the Kingdom continues its leadership in providing contemporary Islamic content that addresses diverse audiences, making the Hajj journey a complete and accessible spiritual experience for all.
