Interactive screens in 42 languages in the Two Holy Mosques to serve Ramadan visitors
A qualitative leap in serving the guests of God
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to harnessing the latest technologies to serve pilgrims, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques intensified its awareness efforts during the holy month of Ramadan by launching a comprehensive system of interactive smart screens. This pioneering initiative aims to broadcast reliable religious and guidance content in 42 international languages, catering to the needs of millions of visitors and pilgrims who flock to the holy sites from around the world, representing a qualitative leap in digital religious guidance methods.
Historical context and Vision 2030
This initiative is a continuation of the Kingdom's historical role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. Throughout history, the means of disseminating Islamic knowledge have evolved from traditional study circles and printed books to the use of radio and digital platforms. Today, the introduction of smart interactive screens represents the culmination of this journey, blending tradition with modernity. This step aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , which places great emphasis on enhancing the experience of pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, and leveraging digital transformation to provide high-quality religious and administrative services that ensure the guests of God can perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.
The importance of the initiative and its expected impact
The importance of this digital platform lies in its ability to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers, conveying Islam's tolerant message of moderation and balance to the widest possible audience. By providing religious rulings and guidance in visitors' native languages, the platform contributes to raising their religious awareness, correcting misconceptions, and enabling them to perform their religious duties with understanding. Internationally, this initiative reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leading global religious authority and highlights its efforts in disseminating reliable Islamic knowledge and combating extremist ideologies, leveraging modern technology as a bridge for cultural and intellectual exchange with the peoples of the Islamic world.
Strategic implementation and comprehensive coverage
The Undersecretary for Intellectual and Awareness Affairs, Sheikh Ali bin Hamed Al-Nafi’i, explained that these screens, overseen by the Intellectual Security Agency of the Presidency, represent a vital technological pathway for serving pilgrims. They have been carefully distributed in strategic and crowded locations within the Two Holy Mosques, including the Mataf expansion, the Saudi portico, the King Fahd expansion, and the Third Saudi expansion, to ensure the content reaches the largest possible number of visitors. Al-Nafi’i emphasized that the system provides sound and accessible scholarly content that respects the cultural diversity of visitors, as part of a comprehensive digital plan under the guidance of His Excellency the President of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, aimed at enhancing the awareness services offered in the holiest of places.
