The Presidency of Religious Affairs issues warnings to visitors of the Two Holy Mosques

Important notice from the Presidency of Religious Affairs

The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina called upon all worshippers, pilgrims, and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques to strictly adhere to the etiquette of Friday. The Presidency emphasized the importance of reflecting upon the profound religious meanings and venerating religious rites, ensuring the highest levels of devotion and presence of mind on this blessed day, which holds immense significance for Muslims.

The historical and spiritual context of serving the Two Holy Mosques

Throughout Islamic history, the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina have held a sacred status, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been responsible for their care and development since its founding. These directives are an extension of the historical and ongoing efforts of the wise leadership to serve the pilgrims. In the modern era, with the increasing number of visitors, the importance of meticulous organization and religious guidance becomes paramount to ensure the performance of rituals in comfort and tranquility. This aligns with the objectives of the Guests of God Program, one of the programs of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to enrich the religious and spiritual experience of pilgrims.

Details of the guidelines and etiquette for Friday

The presidency, in its official statement, emphasized a set of etiquettes that must be observed, including:

• Arrive early for prayer to ensure you get a suitable place and avoid crowds.
• Listen attentively to the Friday sermon and do not get distracted by any side issues.
• Extreme care for personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintaining composure and dignity while walking and sitting in the corridors of the Two Holy Mosques.
• Increase your remembrance of God, supplication, and prayers and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.

The Presidency explained that adhering to these etiquettes reflects the glorification of God’s rituals, fulfills the legitimate purposes of worship, and contributes to creating an integrated faith-based environment.

Imams of the Two Holy Mosques for Friday

The Presidency, in its detailed statement, revealed the names of the imams and preachers who will lead the prayers at the Two Holy Mosques on Friday, the 15th of Shawwal, 1447 AH. His Eminence Sheikh Professor Dr. Faisal Ghazzawi will lead the prayers and deliver the sermon at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, while His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Buaijan will lead the prayers and deliver the sermon at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. This early announcement is part of the organizational services provided to inform worshippers of the approved religious arrangements.

The local and international impact of fine regulation

These directives carry significant weight both locally and internationally. Locally, these measures ensure the smooth flow of organizational processes within the prayer halls and surrounding areas, thus safeguarding the millions of pilgrims and preventing stampedes. Internationally, these efforts reflect the Kingdom's outstanding ability to efficiently and effectively manage the world's largest gatherings, sending a reassuring message to millions of Muslims worldwide who wish to visit the holy sites.

Call for cooperation with regulatory bodies

In closing, the Presidency of Religious Affairs urged all worshippers to strictly adhere to all instructions and field regulations issued by the relevant authorities. It emphasized that cooperation with the organizers directly contributes to the safety and comfort of worshippers and enhances the quality of religious services provided, thus fulfilling the aspirations of the wise leadership to ensure the comfort and tranquility of pilgrims throughout their stay in the holy sites.