The Sa’i is the path extending between the Safa mountain and the Marwah mountain, located to the east of the Grand Mosque, and is a part of the Hajj and Umrah rituals as commanded by Allah in His Blessed Book. Safa and Marwah are two small mountains surrounding the Grand…
Language and Translation Services The language and translation services at the Grand Mosque provide a comprehensive system to spread the message of Islam in multiple languages. These services include digital broadcasting of the sermons from the Grand Mosque and their immediate translation into ten languages via the “Manarat al-Haramain” platform…
the General Authority for the Care & Management of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosques continues to provide supportive services for people with disabilities at the Grand Mosque through equipped locations that cater to their needs. As the Grand Mosque serves as the Qibla for Muslims worldwide, attracting visitors…
The Library of the Grand Mosque was established by the order of his eminence ash-Shaykh Dr. ‘Abdur-Rahman as-Sudais, (the President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque previously). It was initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of Makkah Region,…
Makkah, the best land on earth, is the place of descent of the first revelation and the place where Allah’s blessing and favour was bestowed upon the prophet to convey His message, prophethood. It was chosen by Allah for His Sacred House and endowed with additional virtue and sanctity. Throughout…
The sound system in the Grand Mosque is not merely a means of transmitting sound; it is a model of integrated organisation and continuous efforts prioritising the comfort of the pilgrims. The sound of the Adhan and prayers reaches every corner clearly through high-quality and precise systems. Control rooms are…
The Secret of the Cool Marble Floors in the Grand Mosque at Makkah The first step a visitor takes into the House of Allah, they feel the coolness under their feet on the floors of the Grand Mosque, despite the intense summer heat that can reach up to 50 degrees…
The cooling system in the Grand Mosque is one of the largest and most powerful cooling systems in the world. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pays great attention to the comfort of the pilgrims and strives to provide the highest quality of services to ensure their comfort while performing their…
Since the beginning of the year 1446 AH until mid Jumada al-Awal of the same year, under the supervision of the General Authority for the Care & Management of the Grand Mosque at Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque, represented by the Department of Fragrance, efforts have intensified to perfume and…
the General Authority for the Care & Management of the Grand Mosque at Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque continues its efforts to maintain the cleanliness and quality of the carpets within the Grand Mosque. The carpets are an integral part of the pilgrim’s experience, with more than 35,000 green carpets…
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