Grand Mosque launches real-time crowd tracker for Tawaf and Sai
The General Authority has launched a QR-code crowd-tracking service at the Grand Mosque, letting pilgrims check congestion in the Mataf and Masaa before performing Tawaf and Sai.
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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
The General Authority has launched a QR-code crowd-tracking service at the Grand Mosque, letting pilgrims check congestion in the Mataf and Masaa before performing Tawaf and Sai.
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