Makkah, The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has implemented additional measures to assist pilgrims in performing their rituals with ease and convenience during this Hajj season 1445 AH.
The authority has designated entrances and exits for pilgrims in coordination with the government agencies operating within the Grand Mosque to ensure a high level of smoothness, making it easier for pilgrims and Umrah performers to complete their rituals and worship in a safe and spiritual atmosphere.
The authority has designated specific entrances, bridges, and stairs for pilgrims arriving at the Grand Mosque. These include the King Abdulaziz Gate, the King Fahd Gate, the Umrah Gate, the Al-Salam Gate, Walkway Gate 153, and Walkway Gate 145. Additionally, it has allocated the Al-Shubaika Bridge, Al-Shubaika Stairway, Ajyad Bridge, and Al-Arqam Stairway.
For exits from the Grand Mosque, the authority has designated several gates, bridges, and stairways, including the Ajyad Gat
e, Ismail Gate, Al-Marwah Gate, Al-Fatah Gate, and gates 89, 90, 93, and 94, as well as the Al-Safa and Quraish gates. Moreover, the designated bridges for exiting include the Al-Marwah, Othman, and Al-Arqam bridges. As for the stairways, the authority has allocated Al-Shubaika Stairway 65, Morad Stairway, and Al-Qarara Stairway.
In addition, the authority has prepared eight entrances specifically for people with disabilities and the elderly, marked with clear Braille signs to assist those with visual impairments. These are gates 68, 74, 79, 84, 89, 90, 93, and 94. For exits, the designated bridges include the Ajyad, Al-Shubaika, Al-Marwah, and Al-Arqam bridges.
The authority indicated that these organizational arrangements aim to facilitate pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors in performing their rituals and ensuring their safety and comfort while at the Grand Mosque. This is achieved through ongoing collaboration between the authority and various concerned government entities.
Source: Saudi Press Ag
ency