Arafat's Namirah Mosque Upgrades Facilities To Enhance Comfort For Pilgrims During Hajj Season

Namirah Mosque, a significant religious and historical site in Arafat, attracts millions of pilgrims for Dhuhr and Asr prayers on the Day of Arafah. Established in the second century AH, it has been extensively expanded during the Saudi era. The mosque now covers over 110,000 square meters and can accommodate approximately 350,000 worshippers.

The mosque is equipped with six minarets each standing 60 meters tall, three domes, and ten main entrances with a total of 64 doors. It also houses a radio room for live satellite broadcasts of the Arafah sermon. For this Hajj season, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has laid down 125,000 square meters of luxurious carpets.

To improve comfort for pilgrims, 19 canopies have been installed to lower temperatures by 10°C. Reflective paint has been applied to floors, and 117 misting fans are in operation to reduce temperatures by an additional 9°C. The ventilation and air conditioning system has been upgraded with smart controls that renew air completely twice every hour.

The mosque features an advanced audio system and security cameras. There are also 72 controlled entry and exit gates managed by operations teams working around the clock. Health services have been enhanced with 70 water cooling units capable of serving up to 140,000 pilgrims per hour.

A comprehensive restoration included upgrades to thermal and water insulation, floors, paintwork, LED lighting systems, electrical panels, and drainage facilities. These improvements aim to enhance the overall experience for visitors during their spiritual journey.

Support Projects by Kidana Development Company

The Kidana Development Company has implemented several support projects around Namirah Mosque. These include installing 320 canopies and 350 sprinkler columns. Additionally, over 290,000 square meters have been planted with trees exceeding 20,000 in number to improve comfort for pilgrims.

With inputs from SPA