Prophet's Mosque adds smart maps and live prayer-area tracking
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah has expanded its digital services with real-time prayer-area tracking, interactive smart maps, and multilingual sermon translation.
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Last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 10:08 AM (Saudi time)
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah has expanded its digital services with real-time prayer-area tracking, interactive smart maps, and multilingual sermon translation.
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