Key Takeaways
- 13 million visitors to Two Holy Mosques in 7 days
- 2.8 million Umrah pilgrims recorded at Grand Mosque
- Sensor technology used for crowd management
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque recorded over 13 million visitors to Islam’s two holiest sites during one week of Rabi’ al-Akhir 1447 AH.
- The official count reached 13,029,471 worshipers and visitors between the 11th and 17th of the Islamic month.
- The Grand Mosque in Mecca accommodated 4,197,055 worshipers, including 22,786 who prayed in the Stone of Ismail (Al-Hateem) area.
- Umrah pilgrims numbered 2,887,516 during the seven-day period, reflecting continuous religious activity outside Hajj season.
- The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina received 5,088,179 worshipers, with 355,532 visiting the Noble Rawdah and 478,403 offering greetings at the Prophet’s tomb.
The General Presidency employs advanced reader sensor technology at main entrances to monitor visitor numbers accurately.
The system tracks crowd movements and density patterns, enabling authorities to manage flow efficiently and ensure safety.
The technology represents part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency at Islam’s two most important religious sites.
The substantial visitor numbers demonstrate the continuing global attraction of Saudi Arabia’s holy sites despite the absence of major religious holidays during the recorded period.
The data shows consistent worship patterns throughout the year, with millions visiting for prayer, Umrah, and religious tourism.
Crowd management has become increasingly sophisticated through digital monitoring systems. The sensor networks provide real-time data that helps coordinate security, cleaning, and administrative services across the vast mosque complexes.
The system allows immediate response to congestion areas and efficient resource allocation.
The recorded week falls during a period typically considered off-peak for religious tourism, making the 13 million figure particularly significant.
The numbers suggest growing accessibility and improved facilities are encouraging more Muslims to visit the holy sites throughout the year rather than concentrating visits around specific seasons.
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