Pilgrims Successfully Stone Jamarat Al-Aqaba After Arriving In Mina For Tashreeq Days

The Hajj 1446 AH organisational and service plans ensured a seamless journey for pilgrims from Muzdalifah to Mina. This was achieved through an integrated system that facilitated smooth crowd movement, easy access to the Jamarat facility for the stoning ritual at Jamarat Al-Aqaba, and completion of rituals during the Days of Tashreeq in a secure and tranquil environment.

Coordination with various security and service agencies played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and organisation. Modern technology and well-designed operational models were utilised to manage crowd movement effectively, considering the diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds of pilgrims worldwide.

The Mashaer Metro Train demonstrated its efficiency by transporting over 604,000 pilgrims since its launch. The train operated across three main movements: Movement A with over 27,000 passengers, Movement B with 283,000, and Movement C—the highest—with 294,000. This reflects the system’s strong operational efficiency.

Additionally, more than 23,000 buses were deployed across three shuttle routes by the Public Transport Center of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites. These efforts were part of the largest transport fleet operating in a single area globally, achieving record times for Tawaf Al-Ifadah.

The Ministry of Health provided integrated services through facilities across holy sites. Over 125,573 health services were delivered, including advanced procedures like 216 cardiac catheterisations and 18 open-heart surgeries. These were performed efficiently by skilled Saudi medical personnel, showcasing high health preparedness.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah conducted over 5.5 million electronic readings of the Nusuk Card as part of technical plans to enhance pilgrim services. The Pilgrims Care Center offered more than 310,000 services via the unified number 1966 since the season began.

Compliance and Coordination

Field teams from Compliance centers carried out over 65,000 inspection tours of service providers to ensure compliance and improve performance quality. These efforts reflect strong coordination among various entities involved in Hajj under wise leadership.

This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives to advance the Hajj system using modern technology. The aim is to enhance pilgrim experiences and enable them to perform rituals safely in an organised environment meeting international standards.

With inputs from SPA