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Arab News
a day ago
- General
- Arab News
Students from Islamic University of Madinah to guide pilgrims in Hajj animal sacrifice
MADINAH: Muslim students from the Islamic University of Madinah in the Hejaz Region are participating in the Hajj rituals of Hady and Adahi by offering guidance on animal sacrifice this weekend. Some 300 students representing 40 nationalities will take part in the annual sacrifice of animals through Saudi Arabia's Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi. Students will educate and guide pilgrims, ensuring adherence to the Prophet's Sunnah during the performance of the rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The project was established in 1983 to carry on the Hady and Adahi rituals on behalf of any Muslim, and supervise the use of Hajj meat and its distribution to the destitute. During pilgrimage, which concludes this year on Monday, June 9, pilgrims are required to sacrifice an animal in a ritual called Hady. Adahi is a voluntary sacrifice for non-pilgrim Muslims which takes place on the day of Eid Al-Adha. In collaboration with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, the student initiative aims to supervise the rituals according to Islamic law, the SPA added.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Kidana completes first phase of tent project in Mina
Saudi-based Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has successfully completed the first phase of its double-storey tent project at Mina in the Makkah province, representing approximately 75% of the total project carried out in partnership with the private sector. The project is part of a comprehensive development plan designed to enrich the pilgrim experience, increase capacity, and improve the quality of accommodation services in Mina, thus ensuring a comfortable and safe residential environment for pilgrims, said a statement from Kidana. The first phase, developed in collaboration with a national company, covers more than 20,000 sq m and includes over 40 buildings equipped with more than 550 restrooms. The construction was completed in approximately 100 days using various techniques that accelerated implementation and delivered robust, flexible solutions capable of withstanding weather fluctuations, it stated. During the Hajj season, approximately 8,000 pilgrims from various Hajj packages, both domestic and international, are expected to use the site, it added. According to Kidana, this limited deployment will serve as a critical test of the project's effectiveness and its suitability for meeting the diverse needs of pilgrims, potentially paving the way for expansion across the holy sites. The full project is scheduled for completion by next year's Hajj season, with an expected capacity of up to 20,000 pilgrims. The double-storey tent initiative is set to significantly enhance the quality of accommodation services in the holy sites, enriching the pilgrim experience by providing a safe and organized residential environment that supports their well-being and meets diverse needs. It will also create an optimal setting for performing rituals with ease and peace, contributing to greater pilgrim satisfaction and promoting sustainable, efficient land use, it added.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Adahi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Employing AI to Achieve Operational Efficiency
General Coordinator of Saudi Arabia's Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) Saad Abdul Rahman Al-Wabil revealed that the project is aiming to carry out a million sacrifices during this year's Hajj. The figure is a major jump compared to the average in the past ten years, which reached around 900,000 sacrifices per Hajj, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. The new target reflects the ongoing efforts to expand the operational capacity of the project in line with the goals of Vision 2030, he added. He explained that the Adahi project, which is directly overseen by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, aims to facilitate the Hady, Fidya, Udhiya and Sadaqa rituals on behalf of Muslims through an integrated operational system that follows the Sharia and health standards. The project ensures that the sacrificial meat will reach those who need it inside and outside Saudi Arabia, he stated. The project boasts eight main slaughterhouses spanning a quarter of a million square meters. Seven of them are dedicated to the slaughter of sheep, and one each for the slaughter of camels and cows. Over 30,000 employees work at the slaughterhouses during the Hajj season, including 10,000 butchers and 800 veterinarians, as well as a team of volunteers, said Al-Wabil. 'We are keen on carrying out accurate veterinary tests before and after the slaughter to ensure the highest level of quality in service of the guests of the Two Holy Mosques,' he went on to say. Some 10,000 tons of meat are expected to be distributed in Makkah, and across Saudi Arabia and the Muslim world this year. The process is held in coordination with Saudi embassies in beneficiary countries to ensure that the meat reaches the neediest people, he remarked. This year, the project has adopted artificial intelligence in managing operations, including counting and weighing processes, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. Moreover, smart apps have been introduced, allowing Hajj pilgrims to buy the sacrificial meat online, as well as follow up on every step of the ritual. 'We are following a comprehensive digital plan that boosts transparency and achieves operational efficiency and ensures the comfort of the pilgrims,' he stated. 'This is a qualitative leap in services.'
Leaders
2 days ago
- Leaders
Makkah Unveils Grand Mosque Upgrades for Smooth Hajj Experience
The Royal Commission for Makkah City has successfully completed extensive infrastructure and urban projects in the Grand Mosque's central area for the 2025 Hajj season. These upgrades aim to improve pedestrian flow, enhance crowd distribution, and boost readiness in busy areas around the mosque. The Royal Commission expanded pedestrian walkways across 235,000 square meters, easing access to the Grand Mosque from key transportation routes and facilities. Additionally, the Commission installed over 30,000 square meters of shaded areas to protect pilgrims from heat, improving comfort while walking or waiting. Furthermore, the Commission expanded the prayer areas to accommodate 60,000 more worshippers, thereby reducing congestion in high-traffic areas during busy prayer times. Comfort and Safety Enhancements To enhance comfort, the Commission coated six major sites, including Ajyad Street, Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, and the Clock Towers Plaza, with a heat-mitigating material, lowering temperatures by 15°C across 50,000 square meters to protect pilgrims. Moreover, the Commission introduced a unified visual guidance system in the central zone, enhanced by new signage and wayfinding tools. To support accessibility, the Commission deployed electric golf carts to assist elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities, using dedicated lanes for their mobility. Urban Development Initiatives Moreover, the Commission organized commercial storefronts to achieve a consistent urban look and equipped more barber shops to serve pilgrims. These upgrades form part of a larger urban plan that emphasizes both seasonal pilgrimage preparations and continuous service improvement throughout the year. Consequently, the Commission connects the upgrades to Makkah's transport systems and improves the area's coherence, aiming for a safer, more efficient worshipper experience. In conclusion, the comprehensive upgrades around the Grand Mosque are set to revolutionize the Hajj experience. With enhanced pedestrian flow, expanded prayer areas, and improved comfort and mobility, pilgrims can look forward to a more seamless and spiritually fulfilling journey. Short link : Post Views: 36
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Makkah completes major upgrades around Grand Mosque to ease pilgrim flow
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Royal Commission for Makkah City has completed a broad range of infrastructure and urban development projects in the central area surrounding the Grand Mosque, in preparation for the 2025 Hajj season. The upgrades aim to enhance pedestrian flow, improve crowd distribution, and raise the operational readiness of high-density zones around the mosque. As part of the project, pedestrian sidewalks and walkways were expanded across more than 235,000 square meters, creating easier and safer access to the Grand Mosque from key transportation routes and surrounding facilities. Over 30,000 square meters of shaded areas have been installed to protect pilgrims and worshippers from intense heat, enhancing comfort while walking or waiting. Prayer areas were also extended, increasing capacity by more than 60,000 worshippers. This expansion is designed to reduce congestion in high-traffic areas, especially during peak prayer counter extreme temperatures, a specialized heat-mitigating surface coating was applied across six major sites — including Ajyad Street, Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, and the Clock Towers Plaza — lowering surface temperatures by up to 15°C across more than 50,000 square commission also introduced a unified visual guidance system throughout the central zone, supported by new signage and wayfinding golf carts were deployed to support the mobility of elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities via dedicated storefronts were organized for a consistent urban appearance, and additional barber shops were equipped to meet pilgrim enhancements are part of a broader urban strategy focused not only on seasonal pilgrimage readiness but also on year-round service integrating with Makkah's public transport systems and improving the area's visual and functional coherence, the Royal Commission aims to establish a safer and more efficient environment for all worshippers.
