Saudi Arabia Enhances Hajj Experience with Drones and New Infrastructure
Innovative measures are announced to improve safety and comfort for millions of pilgrims during this year's Hajj.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing both the experience and safety of pilgrims participating in this year's Hajj, a key religious event attracting millions of Muslims globally.
Among the announced measures are the deployment of drones to monitor pilgrimage activities and an expansion of cooled road infrastructure.
During a press conference on Monday, Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, detailed preparations for the Hajj this year, highlighting a 30 per cent increase in the use of flexible rubberised roads intended to facilitate pedestrian movement.
These roads are designed to provide a smoother journey for the millions undertaking this significant pilgrimage.
In addition, the minister elaborated on the expansion of cooled roadways, which are engineered to lower surface temperatures by approximately 12°C. This is particularly crucial given the extreme heat experienced in the region during the summer months.
Currently, Saudi Arabia has welcomed over one million pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage.
According to Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari, the figure surpassed one million and 70,000 as of Sunday.
Each year, millions from diverse countries converge in Makkah to perform Hajj, representing one of the five pillars of Islam and a pivotal religious journey.
The pilgrimage, which consists of a series of meticulously structured rites occurring over several days, is recognized as one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
In related developments, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called upon Muslims in the kingdom to look for the crescent moon on Tuesday evening to ascertain the commencement of Dhu Al Hijja, the Islamic month in which Hajj is conducted.
Tuesday marks the 29th day of Dhu Al Qadah.
The sighting of the crescent moon will determine whether Dhu Al Hijja begins on Wednesday, May 28, with Eid Al Adha celebrated on Friday, June 6. If the moon is not sighted, Dhu Al Hijja will commence on Thursday, making Eid Al Adha fall on Saturday, June 7.
Furthermore, the kingdom has implemented several penalties for individuals violating regulations during Hajj activities, reflecting the significance of maintaining order during one of the largest mass gatherings worldwide.
Among the announced measures are the deployment of drones to monitor pilgrimage activities and an expansion of cooled road infrastructure.
During a press conference on Monday, Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, detailed preparations for the Hajj this year, highlighting a 30 per cent increase in the use of flexible rubberised roads intended to facilitate pedestrian movement.
These roads are designed to provide a smoother journey for the millions undertaking this significant pilgrimage.
In addition, the minister elaborated on the expansion of cooled roadways, which are engineered to lower surface temperatures by approximately 12°C. This is particularly crucial given the extreme heat experienced in the region during the summer months.
Currently, Saudi Arabia has welcomed over one million pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage.
According to Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari, the figure surpassed one million and 70,000 as of Sunday.
Each year, millions from diverse countries converge in Makkah to perform Hajj, representing one of the five pillars of Islam and a pivotal religious journey.
The pilgrimage, which consists of a series of meticulously structured rites occurring over several days, is recognized as one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
In related developments, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called upon Muslims in the kingdom to look for the crescent moon on Tuesday evening to ascertain the commencement of Dhu Al Hijja, the Islamic month in which Hajj is conducted.
Tuesday marks the 29th day of Dhu Al Qadah.
The sighting of the crescent moon will determine whether Dhu Al Hijja begins on Wednesday, May 28, with Eid Al Adha celebrated on Friday, June 6. If the moon is not sighted, Dhu Al Hijja will commence on Thursday, making Eid Al Adha fall on Saturday, June 7.
Furthermore, the kingdom has implemented several penalties for individuals violating regulations during Hajj activities, reflecting the significance of maintaining order during one of the largest mass gatherings worldwide.
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Translated by AI
