The Two Holy Mosques are ready to receive millions of Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the success of its operational plan for the first ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, stressing that it has raised the level of preparedness and readiness to the maximum to receive the expected millions of pilgrims, visitors and worshippers during the remaining period of the holy month, which witnesses the peak of the turnout, especially in the last ten days.
This announcement comes as part of an integrated system of services aimed at facilitating the performance of rituals and providing a safe and reassuring spiritual atmosphere for the pilgrims, based on strategic and institutional plans that were prepared early.
Historical context and ongoing efforts
Since its founding, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given the utmost priority to serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. Over the decades, the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina have witnessed successive and massive expansion projects, the largest in history, aimed at increasing capacity and developing infrastructure to accommodate the growing numbers of pilgrims and Umrah performers. These operational efforts fall within the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 , which aims to enable the largest possible number of Muslims to perform Hajj and Umrah rituals in the best possible way, by harnessing all available technological and human resources to ensure a rich and seamless spiritual experience.
Institutional success at the Grand Mosque
The official spokesperson for the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Suli, affirmed that the success of the plan for the first third of Ramadan reflects the effective integration between all Presidency staff and the entities operating in the Grand Mosque. He pointed out that the early preparations, based on an institutional operational vision, directly contributed to accommodating the millions of worshippers with ease and convenience, while maximizing the spiritual significance of the place and time.
Streamlined and technologically advanced operations in the Prophet's Mosque
In Medina, the official spokesperson for the Presidency at the Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hattab Al-Hunaini, explained that the smooth flow and high quality of service witnessed during the first ten days of Ramadan reflect the utmost readiness of the field and academic staff. He indicated that the Presidency has dedicated all its human and technological resources to enriching the spiritual experience of visitors through a range of educational programs, immediate guidance services, and awareness initiatives translated into multiple languages to accommodate the cultural diversity of the pilgrims.
Importance and expected impact
The successful management of crowds at the Two Holy Mosques during religious seasons is of paramount importance on multiple levels. Domestically, this success reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leader of the Islamic world and its exceptional ability to organize and manage the largest gatherings of people. Internationally, it sends a message of reassurance to millions of Muslims worldwide who intend to visit, showcasing the Kingdom's civilized image in serving the pilgrims. Furthermore, the provision of advanced digital services, smart applications, and instant translation services reflects the Kingdom's remarkable progress in managing the holy sites, leaving a positive impression on visitors from all nationalities.
Service sustainability and the honor of responsibility
The religious leaders in the Two Holy Mosques unanimously agreed to proceed with the precise implementation of the operational plan for the remaining days and nights of the holy month, stressing their awareness of the great responsibility and honor of serving in the purest places on earth, and appreciating the unlimited support from the wise leadership to create a spiritual atmosphere so that the guests of God may perform their rituals with complete peace and tranquility.
