The Courtyards of the Grand Mosque are the courtyards surrounding the Grand Mosque from all sides, separating it from hotels and services in the central area of Makkah al-Mukarramah. They are used for prayer and to break the fast for those who are fasting. During times of overcrowding, such as the month of Ramadan, they provide all of the services available in the Grand Mosque, such as mattresses, Zamzam water, and the Quran. The courtyards of the Grand Mosque feature secure deposit boxes that ...

Marwa is a hill that is part of Mount Qaiqaan. It is where pilgrims and Umrah performers complete the ritual of Sa’i . The Sa’i area between Safa and Marwa consists of four floors, containing designated pathways for carts and individuals with special needs and points for cart assembly. Ascending to Marwa on the ground floor is facilitated by a ramp with inclines suitable for the needs of visitors and their carts. Jabal Marwa is sterilized by architectural teams to remove dust and clean the ...