The Electronic Maqraa Platform is one of the projects of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in the Kingdom. It aims to teach Muslims around the world the correct recitation of the Holy Quran. The features of the platform include: Teaching beneficiaries the correct recitation. Teaching the Holy Quran from the Two Holy Mosques. Implementing the best methods for teaching the Book of Allah. Relying on specialists in Quranic sciences. Teaching and...
The Department of Languages and Translation at the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah is responsible for several specific mandates to facilitate the service of pilgrims, visitors, and Umrah performers. These mandates include: Responding to inquiries. Direction and guidance. Direct translation of sessions and lessons. Deploying translators throughout the Grand Mosque who speak twenty-one languages. Providing sign language interpreters for people with disabilities. Translating sermons and lesso...
The sound systems in the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah are distinguished by several features that set them apart from most other systems. These features include: Connection to over seven thousand speakers. An error rate not exceeding 0 percent. Use of highly sensitive microphones. Daily sound balance adjustments. Connection to two control rooms for managing the sound systems and their components. Being considered among the largest and most advanced sound systems in the world. ...
The Month of Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is seen by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, contemplation, and family reunions. The annual fasting of Ramadan is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam, and lasts for either twenty-nine or thirty days, starting from the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon. The end of Ramadan is declared either at the sighting of Shawwal crescent or after completing thirty days of fasting if the moon's phases were n...
Hijr Ismail is a crescent-shaped wall adjacent to al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa from its northern side. It has short wooden doors on both the eastern and western sides that connect it to al-Kaaba when closed. In its center, the rains pour into the Kaaba's rainwater drainage system (Meezab-e-Rahmat), and it is the only side of al-Kaaba where the Shadherwaan is at a lower level. Hijr Ismail's association with al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa Hijr Ismail is closely associated with al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa,...
The sighting of the crescent moon in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is confirmed by the Supreme Court, which ensures the reliability of the sighting through several guarantees, including the medical standard for examining the visual acuity of the observers. In sighting the crescent moon, the Kingdom relies on both visual sighting and astronomical observatories in locations suitable for crescent sightings during the specified times after sunset on the twenty-ninth day of the lunar months. The Supre...
Hira Cultural District is a cultural and tourist landmark in the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah. It is located at the foot of Mount Hira, which is a popular destination for visitors to the Grand Mosque throughout the year. The district is adjacent to the road parallel to King Faisal Road, which connects Makkah al-Mukarramah and Taif, serving as a main artery for those entering or leaving Makkah. Supervising entities of Hira Cultural District Hira Cultural District is overseen by the Royal Commiss...
Eid al-Fitr, is one of the Islamic events dated in the calendar of the ‎Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Muslims all over the world also celebrate the ‎occasion of completing the fasting month of Ramadan and paying zakat ‎al-Fitr . The Saudi government includes a holiday within the list of ‎official state holidays for Ramadan .‎ Eid al-Fitr prayer The first day of Eid al-Fitr is the only day in the month of Shawwal on ‎which Muslims do not fast in celebration of Eid. Both Eids of Al-Fitr â€...
Zakat al-Fitr in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a charity given by Muslims at the end of Ramadan and before Eid al-Fitr prayer for each individual. It is given in the form of food equivalent to one Sa' , which is approximately three kg. In the Kingdom, some public and private entities facilitate the payment of Zakat al-Fitr by allowing individuals to pay the value of the Zakat, which the entity then distributes to the eligible recipients within the specified time according to Sharia law. Z...
Eid al-Adha in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the Islamic occasions of the Saudi calendar. It falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah each Hijri year and is the last official holiday of the Islamic year. Naming of Eid al-Adha The naming of Eid al-Adha is linked to the story of saving the son of Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him (PBUH), from being sacrificed. Allah Almighty provided Ibrahim with a lamb to sacrifice instead of his son. Therefore, Muslims who are able to do so sacrifice an...
Nusuk Platform is a Saudi government platform affiliated with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah under the Pilgrim Experience Program. It allows travelers from all over the world to organize and plan their visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah and visitation, starting with applying for an electronic visa, booking hotels and flights, and using services and facilities for travelers to Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah for Hajj, Umrah, or visitation. Launching Nusuk platform N...
Makkah Route Initiative is an organizational and service initiative aimed at facilitating the journey of foreign pilgrims, starting from the procedures in their home countries, through their arrival, reception, and settlement in their accommodations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and concluding with their return. It was launched by the Ministry of Interior in 2017 as part of the Pilgrim Experience Program, a Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Program. The initiative has benefitted 617,756 pilgrims ...