Hajj and Umrah Ministry advises on best times to visit Grand Mosque
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published visitor density times for the Grand Mosque to help pilgrims plan their Umrah for greater comfort.
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AIThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the importance of knowing peak visitor times at the Grand Mosque, noting that choosing less crowded periods allows pilgrims to perform Umrah with greater comfort and ease.
In a post on its official X account, the ministry explained that crowd levels at the Grand Mosque vary throughout the day, encouraging pilgrims to take advantage of the less busy times.
Visitor density times at the Grand Mosque
The ministry outlined the crowd levels according to the following time slots:
10 p.m. to 4 a.m.: Low density.
5 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Moderate density.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Low density.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: High density.
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The ministry added that being aware of crowd levels helps pilgrims plan their rituals and choose times that offer more comfort and ease.