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Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
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- Saudi Gazette
Arafat sermon to disseminate among global audience in 34 languages
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has completed preparations for the Arafat sermon translation project. The project aims to convey Islam's message of tolerance to a global audience in their native languages, fostering better communication between Muslims and non-Muslims. It also underscores the Kingdom's pivotal role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and its unwavering commitment to supporting pilgrims worldwide. The project aims to provide real-time translation of the Arafat sermon in more than 34 languages, making it one of the largest initiatives of the Hajj season. A key feature of the project is the integration of Quick Response (QR) codes, which offer easy access to both textual and audio translations. This allows pilgrims to listen to the sermon in their respective languages, regardless of their location, whether within the holy sites or beyond. To expand the reach and amplify the impact of the service, QR codes have been displayed on screens in key facilities, buses, and pilgrim accommodations. Additionally, the service has been promoted through various government media platforms and shared with international media in coordination with the Ministry of Media.
Al Etihad
31-03-2025
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- Al Etihad
Two Holy Mosques welcome over 122 million visitors in Ramadan
31 Mar 2025 15:51 MAKKAH (WAM)The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque reported a total of 122,286,712 worshippers during Ramadan 1446 AH, with 16,558,241 performing Umrah, 75,573,928 praying at the Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visiting the Prophet's to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), to efficiently manage the massive crowds, the authority utilised advanced technology, employing sensor readers at the main entrances of the Grand Mosque. This technology enables real-time monitoring of crowd flow, enhancing operational efficiency and improving crowd management in collaboration with relevant authorities.
Saudi Gazette
01-03-2025
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- Saudi Gazette
Registration for itikaf at Two Holy Mosques will start on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the registration for itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah during the month of Ramadan, will start on Wednesday, March 5. Registration will start via the official website of the authority from11:00 AM on that day. The authority said that the registration will end when the number of slots allotted for the ritual of itikaf is complete and itikaf will begin on Ramadan20, corresponding to March 20, and will continue until Ramadan 30. The authority will start issuing permits for those registered through its official website, and that will be in line with the specific conditions and set criteria. Itikaf means a Muslim stays at a mosque for the sole purpose of worshipping and coming closer to Allah, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The ritual is usually performed in the final 10 days of Ramadan, which began in Saudi Arabia this year on March 1.
