Iftar for fasting people in the Two Holy Mosques: A new mechanism through Ihsan and Nusuk for Ramadan
In a move aimed at enhancing governance and transparency in services provided to pilgrims, the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced the launch of a modern and documented mechanism for organizing the Iftar (breaking the fast) program at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month of Ramadan. This initiative, undertaken in strategic cooperation with the national platform for charitable work "Ihsan" and the "Nusk" Foundation, represents a significant step forward in the management of charitable work within the Two Holy Mosques.
New registration and donation mechanism
The new mechanism relies on a complete digital transformation, beginning with the registration of individuals and non-profit organizations wishing to provide breakfast services through the Authority's official website. To ensure financial transparency, travel expenses are paid through the "Ihsan" platform, the official donation channel in the Kingdom. Once payment is received, the logistical procedures for issuing the final travel permit are completed, and the donor is notified immediately, guaranteeing that donors know exactly how their contributions are being used.
The historical context of the Iftar of the Two Holy Mosques
The iftar meals at the Two Holy Mosques are among the largest Ramadan gatherings in the world, with deep historical roots stretching back centuries. In the past, iftar relied on individual and family initiatives known as "iftar tables," a tradition passed down through generations in Mecca and Medina, where people competed to host visitors. With the increasing number of pilgrims and visitors reaching millions, the need to organize this immense effort became crucial. The shift from individual efforts to organized institutional work via digital platforms preserves the spirituality of this authentic custom while placing it within a modern framework that ensures its sustainability and quality.
Strategic importance and expected impact
This partnership between the Authority, "Ihsan" and "Nusk" carries important implications that go beyond mere administrative organization:
- Enhancing transparency: Eliminating any undocumented cash transactions and ensuring that donations reach their intended recipients through official channels.
- Improving operational efficiency: Digital organization helps distribute travel in a balanced way within the corridors of the Two Holy Mosques and the outer courtyards, facilitating the movement of crowds and preventing overcrowding or food waste.
- Achieving the Vision’s objectives: This procedure aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in digitizing services provided to pilgrims and facilitating the donation experience for Muslims around the world, as anyone can now contribute to providing Iftar meals for fasting people in the Two Holy Mosques with the click of a button and from anywhere.
This step confirms the Kingdom’s continued commitment to developing the services system in the Two Holy Mosques, and providing a distinctive faith experience characterized by ease, convenience and high reliability.
