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Arafat, May 26, 2026, SPA — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to remain in their camps in Arafat on the ninth of Dhu Al-Hijjah until 4:00 PM to protect them from direct sun exposure during peak hours and to help reduce heat stress while performing the most important pillar of Hajj. The Ministry explained that the Arafah Day sermon will be broadcast live via audio and video to all camps, allowing pilgrims to listen to it easily and comfortably without needing to leave their locations. The Ministry also urged pilgrims to adhere to the approved dispatching plans and schedules and to avoid going out into traffic lanes or into u

Makkah, April 21, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has provided an advanced digital service that allows visitors to the Grand Mosque to instantly view the crowd density status in the Mataf and Masaa areas, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the experience of pilgrims and facilitate the performance of Umrah rituals with ease and tranquility. The authority noted that the service enables users to monitor density levels through simplified color indicators, allowing them to choose the most suitable times and routes to perform Tawaf and Sai, contributing to c