Pilgrims Find Comfort And Tranquillity At Prophet's Mosque With Zamzam Water And White Marble

From the moment pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia through various entry points, they receive extensive care from related entities, ensuring their comfort and ease throughout their spiritual journey. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) documented scenes of numerous pilgrims from various nationalities arriving at the Prophet's Mosque today. These services, arranged by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque, allow worshippers to perform prayers in an atmosphere of tranquillity and comfort.

One of the most prominent forms of care for worshippers is the provision of cold Zamzam water around the clock throughout the Prophet's Mosque. The Zamzam Water Department oversees this process, beginning with daily deliveries of 300 tons of Zamzam water transported by tankers from its source in Makkah. This water is transferred to designated tanks, and random samples are tested daily in laboratories.

Additional processes include cooling, filling, and cleaning thousands of water coolers in both male and female sections of the Prophet's Mosque. These coolers are refilled according to a precise schedule. Efforts and quantities are increased during the Hajj season to accommodate the higher number of worshippers.

Umbrellas in the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque are another aspect of care for pilgrims. There are 250 umbrellas that cover the courtyards during the daytime, protecting worshippers from the sun and reducing the risk of slipping when it rains. Each umbrella features a water drainage system and can accommodate more than 900 worshippers when opened, with a total capacity of over 228,000 worshippers across all umbrellas.

Each umbrella is 15 meters high and weighs 40 tons, featuring a crown and lance design made of gold-plated copper at the top. The umbrellas are equipped with 1,000 lighting units and include 436 mist fans designed to cool the courtyards by mixing cold air with water mist, helping lower temperatures during summer.

Unique Marble Flooring

The white marble that covers the floor of the Prophet's Mosque and its surrounding courtyards is crucial in maintaining a cool environment. This rare type of marble reflects sunlight and heat and was imported specifically for the Two Holy Mosques. Each marble piece is 120 centimetres long, 40 centimetres wide, and 5 centimetres thick, with some pieces measuring 120 centimetres by 60 centimetres.

This marble absorbs moisture at night and releases it during the day, keeping the marble cool and moderating temperatures. It is used in many prayer areas within the Prophet's Mosque and its external courtyards. Due to its rarity, it is removed and reinstalled during expansion and maintenance works, always facing the Qibla.

The comprehensive care provided to pilgrims ensures a comfortable environment for their spiritual practices. From continuous Zamzam water supply to protective umbrellas and unique marble flooring, every detail is meticulously managed to enhance their experience at the Prophet's Mosque.

With inputs from SPA