Jakarta – Masjid al-Haram in the Holy City of Makkah remains brightly lit at all times. A Saudi official revealed that the mosque has 11 primary and backup power sources.
These energy sources have ensured that Masjid al-Haram has not required any external backup station for the past 40 years.
Ghazi Al Shahrani, CEO of the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, highlighted that Masjid al-Haram is unique compared to other places as it houses the world’s largest facilities, operates continuously, and is the most visited location globally.
“This makes the issue of sustainability inevitable and critical for us,” Al Shahrani said during a Hajj forum at Jeddah Port recently, as reported by Gulf News on Monday (January 20, 2025).
Al Shahrani noted that the authority responsible for the two holy mosques is collaborating with partners to adopt smart facility management applications and high-tech sensors to enhance services. Additionally, the authority is implementing the concept of “comprehensive access” to streamline integrated services for people with disabilities.
Masjid al-Haram serves as the focal point for Hajj and Umrah for Muslims worldwide. It houses the Kaaba, the direction of prayer for all Muslims.
According to data presented by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq al-Rabiah, over 18.5 million Muslims performed Hajj and Umrah throughout 2024. As reported by Saudi Gazette, Minister Tawfiq shared this during the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition at Jeddah Superdome on Monday (January 13, 2025).
Minister Tawfiq also highlighted a surge in visits to the Rawdah in Masjid Nabawi, Madinah, which increased from 4 million visitors in 2022 to over 13 million in 2024.