Grand Mosque launches QR live crowd-tracking for Tawaf and Sa'i
Saudi Arabia has introduced a QR-code service giving pilgrims real-time crowd density in the Mataf and Masaa, helping them choose less congested times for Tawaf and Saai.
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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has introduced a QR-code service giving pilgrims real-time crowd density in the Mataf and Masaa, helping them choose less congested times for Tawaf and Saai.
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