Mataf area ready for Hajj with capacity of 107,000 pilgrims per hour
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the readiness of the Mataf (circumambulation area) to receive pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season. The preparations form part of a comprehensive organizational plan at the Grand Mosque to ensure the safety of pilgrims and to provide a secure, comfortable environment with high-quality services.
The authority confirmed that the Mataf area is now equipped to accommodate up to 107,000 circumambulators per hour across multiple levels, including the ground floor, first floor, first mezzanine, second mezzanine, and rooftop. The total worshipper capacity across all levels has reached 203,000.
It further noted that the entire Mataf area has been dedicated exclusively for circumambulation, with several primary and secondary entrances allocated to facilitate access. Additional doors have been designated for services and emergency use to ensure full operational capacity, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and safety.
This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the pilgrims of the Holy Mosque in the most efficient and respectful manner, in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership. SPA
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the readiness of the Mataf (circumambulation area) to receive pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season. The preparations form part of a comprehensive organizational plan at the Grand Mosque to ensure the safety of pilgrims and to provide a secure, comfortable environment with high-quality services.
The authority confirmed that the Mataf area is now equipped to accommodate up to 107,000 circumambulators per hour across multiple levels, including the ground floor, first floor, first mezzanine, second mezzanine, and rooftop. The total worshipper capacity across all levels has reached 203,000.
It further noted that the entire Mataf area has been dedicated exclusively for circumambulation, with several primary and secondary entrances allocated to facilitate access. Additional doors have been designated for services and emergency use to ensure full operational capacity, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and safety.
This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the pilgrims of the Holy Mosque in the most efficient and respectful manner, in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership. SPA
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the readiness of the Mataf (circumambulation area) to receive pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season. The preparations form part of a comprehensive organizational plan at the Grand Mosque to ensure the safety of pilgrims and to provide a secure, comfortable environment with high-quality services.
The authority confirmed that the Mataf area is now equipped to accommodate up to 107,000 circumambulators per hour across multiple levels, including the ground floor, first floor, first mezzanine, second mezzanine, and rooftop. The total worshipper capacity across all levels has reached 203,000.
It further noted that the entire Mataf area has been dedicated exclusively for circumambulation, with several primary and secondary entrances allocated to facilitate access. Additional doors have been designated for services and emergency use to ensure full operational capacity, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and safety.
This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the pilgrims of the Holy Mosque in the most efficient and respectful manner, in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership. SPA
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Mataf area ready for Hajj with capacity of 107,000 pilgrims per hour
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