The Grand Mosque will receive the first groups of Umrah performers, after the issuance of approval of the gradual return to normal life; with application of the precautionary measures; in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched "Eaatamarna" application; for those wishing to perform Umrah.
Several sites were prepared, namely (Ajyad, Al-Shisha, Al-Gaza, and Al-Zahir) to assemble the Umrah performers, then transport them to the Grand Mosque by buses; accompanied by health facilities.
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque completed its preparations to receive the Umrah performers; applying the highest precautionary measures; in cooperation with the competent authorities; as it recruited no less than (1,000) employees to follow the rituals of Umrah in the Grand Mosque.
The presidency also cleans the Grand Mosque 10 times a day; before and after the Umrah groups; sanitizing the toilets 6 times a day, sterilizing the carpets of the Grand Mosque; basins of the Zamzam water fountains, and all vehicles.
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has placed thermal cameras; in order to keep the Two Holy Mosques free of COVID-19.