Grand Mosque Third Expansion lifts capacity toward two million
The Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque has raised capacity to around 1.85 million worshippers, with work continuing toward more than two million.
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The Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque has raised capacity to around 1.85 million worshippers, with work continuing toward more than two million.
The authority overseeing the Two Holy Mosques has expanded services for elderly and disabled pilgrims, adding dedicated gates, free electric carts, wheelchairs, volunteers, and digital guidance.
Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI robot at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque that answers religious questions, gives directions, and translates in 15 languages.
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah has expanded its digital services with real-time prayer-area tracking, interactive smart maps, and multilingual sermon translation.
The Haj Committee of India has extended the Haj 2027 application deadline to July 24, 2026, and confirmed that its digital selection draw, the Qurrah, will be held on July 30 in Mumbai and live-streamed online.
Pakistan has approved its first four-year Hajj Policy (2027-2030), introducing a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and opening fee-free, first-come registration for Hajj 2027.
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