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Grand Mosque Authority guidelines for Zamzam water usage

Grand Mosque Authority guidelines for Zamzam water usage

20,000 Zamzam water containers and fully equipped ablution facilities are available throughout Ramadan for worshippers and Umrah performers in the Grand Mosque.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported via SPA that visitors should follow awareness guidelines when using drinking water facilities. The authority advised against opening Zamzam water containers and emphasized that plastic cups must be disposed of in designated places.

Guidelines also include using designated ablution areas and keeping Zamzam water for drinking only to maintain cleanliness and a serene worship environment.

What facilities are provided for visitors during Ramadan? The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has provided 20,000 Zamzam water containers throughout the Grand Mosque. Additionally, fully equipped ablution facilities are available to serve worshippers and Umrah performers during the month of Ramadan.

What are the instructions for using Zamzam water containers? Visitors are advised against opening the Zamzam water containers provided in the Grand Mosque. The authority also emphasizes that plastic cups used for drinking the water must be disposed of in the designated places provided.

How should visitors use the water and ablution areas? The authority emphasizes that Zamzam water should be kept for drinking only and not used for other purposes. Furthermore, visitors are urged to use the designated ablution areas to help maintain cleanliness and a serene environment for worship.