The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has called on pilgrims to plan their Omra rites in advance. The Authority advises visitors to check peak hours at the Grand Mosque and choose suitable time slots to ensure ease of movement and traffic fluidity.
According to SPA, the Authority released a guidance guide on attendance levels. The guide identifies the periods from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as having low attendance. Moderate attendance is recorded from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., while high attendance occurs between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
The Authority stated that these measures aim to help worshippers organize their time and utilize less crowded slots to enhance comfort and safety. Pilgrims are encouraged to follow orientation indicators and use digital services to check attendance status.
A digital service is available on the Authority’s website to monitor attendance levels before and during visits to the Grand Mosque. This integrates with other digital solutions for pilgrims, including the Nusuk application.
What are the low-attendance time slots at the Grand Mosque? According to the guidance guide from the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, low attendance is recorded during two specific periods. These time slots are from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When does the Grand Mosque experience moderate and high attendance? The Authority’s guide specifies that attendance is moderate between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. High attendance levels are recorded later in the day, specifically between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
How can pilgrims check the current attendance levels at the Grand Mosque? Pilgrims can use a digital service provided on the Authority’s website to check attendance levels before or during their visit. Additionally, they can use the Nusuk application and follow orientation indicators regarding attendance.