Extended shuttle bus hours in Medina during the last ten days of Ramadan
In a strategic move aimed at accommodating the millions of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque, the Madinah Buses Project, operating under the supervision of the Madinah Region Development Authority, announced the extension of its shuttle bus service hours during the last ten days of Ramadan. This vital initiative facilitates the movement of worshippers, visitors, and pilgrims between the various neighborhoods of Madinah, the Prophet's Mosque, and Quba Mosque with ease and convenience, ensuring a spiritually enriching experience free from logistical obstacles.
Details of city bus operating hours during Ramadan
The project management explained that the exceptional service during these blessed days will begin daily at 3:00 PM and continue uninterrupted until half an hour after the completion of the Tahajjud prayer. This service operates through a wide network of routes and strategic stations spread throughout Medina, ensuring comprehensive geographical coverage that serves the largest possible segment of residents and visitors, facilitating their access to places of worship to perform prayers on time without the hassle of searching for parking.
The historical context and spiritual significance of the last ten days
The last ten days of Ramadan hold immense significance in the Muslim world, witnessing a surge in visitors to Medina to pray at the Prophet's Mosque and visit Quba Mosque, considered the first mosque founded on piety in Islamic history. Historically, since its unification, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been committed to providing all necessary resources to serve the pilgrims. With rapid urban development and the steady increase in visitor numbers annually, the need for smart and sustainable transportation solutions has become critical. This is precisely what the modern shuttle bus system provides, aligning with the aspirations of the wise leadership.
The impact of shuttle transport locally and internationally within the framework of Vision 2030
This regulatory measure has a wide-ranging positive impact on several levels. Locally , the shuttle service plays a pivotal role in organizing public transportation and alleviating the severe traffic congestion in the central area and the vicinity of the Prophet's Mosque and Quba Mosque. It also directly contributes to reducing carbon emissions from vehicle exhaust, thus supporting the environmental sustainability of Medina and improving the quality of life in its residents.
At both the regional and international levels , this meticulous and well-planned organization reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's success in managing millions of pilgrims with professionalism and high efficiency. The "City Buses" project is a direct result of the Guests of God Service Program, which is one of the most important pillars of Saudi Vision 2030. This program aims to enrich and deepen the experience of pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, and to provide world-class logistical services that meet expectations, thus achieving the highest levels of comfort, safety, and security for users of public transportation in the city of the Prophet.
