Makkah is the focus of new guidance from the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, which urges Umrah pilgrims to plan their visits based on crowd density hours to ensure a smoother experience in the Mataf and Masaa.
According to SPA, the Authority identified low-density periods from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Moderate density occurs between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., while high density is recorded from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Authority provides digital services via its website to monitor density levels in the Mataf courtyard, its various floors, and the Masaa floors. These tools are integrated with the Nusuk application, which offers travel planning and guidance services for pilgrims.
The source did not specify the exact number of daily visitors affected by these density patterns.
What are the low-density hours for performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque? The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques states that low-density periods occur from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. and again from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Utilizing these specific times is intended to help pilgrims move more easily through the Mataf and Masaa areas.
When is the crowd density highest and moderate at the Grand Mosque? High density is recorded between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. according to the Authority’s guidance. Moderate density levels are observed during the morning hours from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
How can pilgrims check the current crowd levels in Makkah? Pilgrims can use a digital service on the Authority’s website to check density in the Mataf courtyard, its floors, and the Masaa floors. Additionally, these services are integrated into the Nusuk application, which provides planning and information services.