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Saudi Gazette
20-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Inspects the readiness of Holy Sites to welcome pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah inspected a number of sites in the Holy Sites. This comes in line with the Saudi leadership's directives to ensure all preparations for receiving pilgrims for this year's Hajj season 2025. The minister also reviewed the readiness of facilities, infrastructure, and services provided to pilgrims, ensuring their comfort and safety. Al-Rabiah inspected the readiness of the Kadana Al Wadi Towers, which represent a comprehensive transformation in the way pilgrims stay in Mina. He inspected a number of new projects implemented by Kadana Development Company to improve and develop the environment of the holy sites. The projects scheduled to be launched this year include advanced service facilities aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving the quality of services provided to pilgrims, including the project to establish a new emergency hospital in Mina with a capacity of 200 beds, and the establishment of 71 emergency centers along the pedestrian paths in the holy sites. Other projects inlcude shading and cooling the squares surrounding the Namirah Mosque on an area of 85,000 square meters, establishing 320 canopies, installing 350 misting fans, and completing the first phase of developing the restroom system in Mina by replacing 2116 restrooms with 61 modern two-story complexes containing more than 5600 restrooms. With the aim of raising the efficiency of services and providing a more comfortable environment for the guests of God, it has also completed planting 20,000 trees on an area of 290,000 square meters within the Green Sites Project, which is in line with the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to increase green spaces and moderate the inspection visits come within the framework of ongoing coordination between relevant government agencies, such as the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites and Kadana Development Company, the main developer of the Holy Sites, to ensure comprehensive readiness before the start of this year's Hajj rituals and provide the best enriching and organizational experience for Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the arrival of more than 600,000 pilgrims so far, through various land, air and seaports, representing about 42 percent of the total expected pilgrim visas for this year, in an indication of the acceleration of the pace of arrival from outside Saudi competent authorities continue to intensify their efforts to ensure an organized Hajj season, relying on advanced infrastructure and an integrated service system that meets the aspirations of pilgrims and reflects Saudi Arabia's continued commitment to serving those visiting the Two Holy Mosques.
CairoScene
17-04-2025
- CairoScene
Saudi Arabia Launches Cooling Initiative Ahead of Hajj 2025
New shades, misting systems, and water stations have been installed to help protect pilgrims in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. As part of its preparations for Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has launched a large-scale Pilgrim Cooling Initiative to help mitigate the extreme heat expected during the annual pilgrimage. Overseen by the Kadana Development Company, the initiative covers key holy sites—Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat—aiming to improve safety and comfort for millions of pilgrims. In Mina, 50,000 square metres of pedestrian walkways have been shaded to protect pilgrims during the journey between tents and ritual sites. Arafat has received 60,000 square metres of shade coverage and integrated misting systems to reduce ambient temperatures, particularly in crowded areas. A new cooling system has also been installed around Jabal Al-Rahma, with fans and canopies spanning 785 square metres. At Namira Mosque—one of the most visited sites during the Day of Arafat—an advanced cooling project has been rolled out across 85,000 square metres. This includes modern ventilation systems designed to maintain comfortable temperatures even during peak sunlight hours. To support hydration and rest, 400 modern water coolers have been installed across the three holy sites. Additionally, 28,000 square metres of shaded rest areas have been set up along key routes to provide relief from the heat. Emergency preparedness has also been enhanced. More than 85 first aid and medical response centres have been established, and 135 pressure tank stations in Mina have been equipped to support the infrastructure required for misting and water distribution.
