Haramain authority announces best times for Umrah in Rabi Al-Akhir

The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the most suitable times to perform Umrah rituals during the month of Rabi Al-Akhir, as part of its awareness and guidance efforts to facilitate pilgrim movement and enhance comfort and safety within the mataf and mas'a areas.

In its guidance messages, the authority stated that the period from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., as well as from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., sees light crowd levels in the mataf and mas'a, allowing pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and convenience.

The authority added that from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. crowd density is moderate, while the highest levels of congestion occur from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pilgrims are encouraged to consider these indicators when planning their Umrah and to choose the most suitable times.

Meanwhile, the authority continues its efforts to provide necessary guidance to visitors of the Grand Mosque, contributing to smoother movement and upholding the highest safety standards within the Two Holy Mosques.