King Salman Project to Expand Quba Mosque: This expansion is the largest in Quba Mosque's history. The mosque is in the southern part of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, crown prince, prime minister, and chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced the launch of the project on April 8, 2022, which entails developing the area around the mosque, increasing its area by ten times...
The minarets of the Grand Mosque are tall towers that rise above the roofs of the Grand Mosque from all sides. They announce the times of prayers through their loudspeakers. There are thirteen minarets, all of which are similar in their external design. Parts of the Grand Mosque minarets Each minaret of the Grand Mosque is divided into five sections: the base, the first balcony, the minaret shaft, the second balcony, and the pinnacle. These sections are clearly visible to the observer in their ...
The Tomb of Prophet Muhammed contains Prophet Muhammed's peace be upon him (PBUH) gravesite and is located in Prophet's Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It is also called the Sacred Chamber. It served as the abode for Prophet Muhammed and his wife Aisha Bint Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the Mother of Believers (may Allah be pleased with them). He built this chamber after his arrival in al-Madinah and the construction of his noble mosque. Following the passing of the Prophet, the tomb includ...
Jamarat Complex is a complex designed specifically for walking Hajj pilgrims at the Holy Site of Mina in Makkah al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Stoning of the Devil. There are three Jamarat (pillars): the middle jamrah ( al-Jamarah al-Wusta ), the smallest jamrah ( al-Jamarah al-Sughra ), and the largest jamrah ( al-Jamarah al-Kubra ), also called al-Aqaba . Jamarat complex design The complex consists of five floors and has been designed to support twelve floors and ...
Arafat is one of the sacred sites that pilgrims visit in Makkah al-Mukarramah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It stands out as the most prominent among these sites, as it's the only site where one's pilgrimage is not valid unless one stands at it. The day of standing there is referred to as the Day of Arafat, which is the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims converge at Arafat between dawn and sunset on the 9th day of the Dhul-Hijjah month. It is also the only ritual site located ...
The minbar of Prophet Muhammed, blessing and peace of Allah be upon him, is one of the most prominent landmarks of the Prophet’s Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It is located on the western side of the prayer hall of the Prophet Muhammed, blessing and peace of Allah be upon him . The Prophet used to ascend it so that the Companions could see him while preaching. It was mentioned in its virtue that whoever swore an iniquity by the pulpit, would guarantee his seat in hell, and that between ...
The Call to Prayer in the Grand Mosque refers to the adhan or call to prayer in the Grand Mosque of Makkah al-Mukarramah. The adhan is heralded by muezzins , who announce the call to prayer, perform iqamah (announce the beginning of prayer), re-echo imams , and raise the call for funeral prayers, 1 2 as well for prayers of Tarawih and Tahajjud (night prayer), al-Istisqa (Rain) Prayer, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers, and Khusuf and Kusuf (lunar and solar eclipse) prayer. 3 4 5 Muezzins of t...
King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex is a Quranic printing facility dedicated to printing and recording the recitations of the Noble Quran, featuring riwaya (two reading versions) that hold significance in the Islamic world. It is located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and was founded in 1982. It was opened in 1984, during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It offers special gifts from its annual production to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from outside the ...
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi , referred to as Adahi, is a project launched by the Kingdom's government in 1983 to regulate Adahi and Hady. It aims to utilize the meats of these sacrifices through the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), overseen by a committee formed from several relevant governmental entities to ensure its optimal practices and procedures. Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi The Kingdom of Saud...
The Third Saudi Expansion of the Noble Prophet's Mosque refers to the geographical and architectural enhancements directed and initiated by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It was completed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. This expansion is the largest in the history of the Prophet's Mosque and throughout the Islamic eras. Upon its completion, the capacity of the Prophet's Mosque will increase from one million worshipers to 1.8 mill...
Crowd Center and Follow-Up Control Room is a specialized center that merges the efforts of organizing Hajj plans under one roof. It is concerned with the processes of monitoring, planning, implementation, and managing the grouping system which contributes to preventing the stampede among pilgrims and ensuring their safety in the holy sites. Goals of Crowd Center and Follow-Up Control Room Crowd Center and Follow-Up Control Room are essential for the authorities concerned with organizing Hajj an...
Healthcare during the Hajj season refers to the services provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pilgrims, coordinated between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Ministry of Health. These services aim to maintain the health of pilgrims during their stay in the holy land and their performance of the rituals. They include medical and therapeutic services, raising health awareness, and enhancing health safety. The Kingdom's focus on healthcare during the Hajj season The Kingdom has giv...