‎Islamic Affairs Minister Inaugurates Service Projects with Total Value of SAR90 Million at Holy Sites

Riyadh– Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh has inaugurated several qualitative projects to serve pilgrims during this season of 1443 Hijri with a total value of SAR90 million, including the launch of projects for maintenance and operation of all mosques of Al-Mashair (holy sites), mosques of Al-Hall, and two projects of air conditioning at Al-Mashar Al-Haram Mosque and Umm Al-Mominin Aisha Mosque at Al-Tanim, in addition to furnishing Al-Jahfah and Yalamlam areas.

This was during the inspection tour Dr. Al AL-Sheikh made yesterday to the mosques of the holy sites to check on their preparedness to receive pilgrims, in line with directives of the wise leadership to provide all services to pilgrims before the start of the Hajj season.

The minister stopped by Al-Khaif Mosque at Mina, which was halted for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, checking on the completion project of developing AC systems and air purification inside the mosque, in addition to checking on the project to furnish the mosque and entrance and exit routes of pilgrims, and the electronic monitors that provide guidance materials for guests in several languages.

Source: Saudi Press Agency