Medina boosts readiness at Prophet’s Mosque to serve post-Hajj visitors

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has increased its operational readiness at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to serve worshippers and pilgrims arriving after completing the Hajj pilgrimage.

The enhanced preparations aim to ensure visitors can perform their prayers and rituals in comfort and ease, supported by an integrated system of field and organisational services, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Expanded entry and crowd management

Authorities have prepared 141 gates across the mosque to regulate the flow of entry and exit for both men and women. In addition, 100 organised walkways have been set up within the mosque and its courtyards to help maintain smooth movement and reduce congestion.

Facilities for worshippers

To accommodate large numbers of worshippers, 25,000 prayer carpets have been laid out across the mosque and surrounding courtyards.

Mobility support has also been strengthened with 194 escalators and lifts made available to assist visitors in moving between different sections of the complex.

Water and essential services

Around 10,000 Zamzam water containers have been deployed across the mosque and its courtyards to ensure easy access to drinking water.

In addition, 2,782 toilets have been prepared in service areas beneath the mosque to support the needs of visitors.

Audio and communication systems

The authority has also activated 6,060 loudspeakers across the site, ensuring that prayers, sermons, and religious lectures are clearly transmitted throughout the mosque and its surrounding areas.

Officials said the measures are part of broader efforts to enhance the experience of worshippers during the post-Hajj period, ensuring smooth operations and comfort for all visitors to Islam’s second holiest site.