The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a column coding board project inside Masjid al-Haram, installing 350 directional boards across the mosque’s pillars to help worshippers navigate the mosque quickly and easily.
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has made over one million copies of the Quran available across Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Ramadan 1447 AH, with field teams working around the clock to ensure continuous availability for worshippers and pilgrims.
On the 27th night of Ramadan 2026, a worshipper was removed at Masjid al-Haram after being found praying on top of a railing inside the mosque — with fellow worshippers playing a key role in alerting authorities.
The Makkah Health Cluster has activated a dedicated cardiac emergency unit at the Grand Mosque, deploying a 30-member medical team, 10 intensive care beds, and a mobile catheterization lab to respond to heart emergencies among the millions of pilgrims.
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced a new electronic transport booking service, allowing Umrah pilgrims to request vehicles directly from their hotels to the Grand Mosque without visiting any transportation point.
Viral videos claiming that iftar boxes distributed at Masjid Al Haram and Masjid an Nabawi contain Saudi riyals are false. Investigations reveal that any appearance of money in these packages is due to tampering, as official iftar boxes are sealed and contain only essential supplies for breaking fast.
Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque introduce dedicated WhatsApp channel available in 7 languages to enhance visitor experience and real-time assistance.