Makkah is the focus of new guidance urging Umrah performers to plan their visits to avoid peak times and ensure smooth movement in the Mataf and Masaa.
According to SPA, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque stated that crowd density is low from 10 PM to 4 AM and from 9 AM to 4 PM.
The authority noted that density is moderate between 5 AM and 8 AM, while it remains high from 5 PM to 9 PM. Performers are encouraged to monitor live crowd-density indicators and utilize available digital services to select the most suitable times for their rituals.
When are the low-density times for Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque? According to the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, crowd density is low during two specific windows. These times are from 10 PM to 4 AM and from 9 AM to 4 PM, which are recommended to facilitate smooth movement and ease of performing rituals in the Mataf and Masaa.
What are the high and moderate crowd density periods? The authority identifies high crowd density as occurring between 5 PM and 9 PM. Moderate density is observed from 5 AM to 8 AM. Planning around these specific timeframes is encouraged to ensure a smoother experience within the Grand Mosque.
How can Umrah performers determine the best time for their rituals? Performers are urged to plan ahead and use available digital services provided by the authority. Additionally, they should monitor live crowd-density indicators to identify the most suitable times to visit the Mataf and Masaa.