Saudi authority reveals quietest hours at the Grand Mosque for Umrah
Saudi authorities have urged Umrah pilgrims to time their visits to the Grand Mosque around periods of lower crowd density, identifying the quietest and busiest hours of the day.
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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi authorities have urged Umrah pilgrims to time their visits to the Grand Mosque around periods of lower crowd density, identifying the quietest and busiest hours of the day.
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