development of the Two Holy Mosques

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The development of the Two Holy Mosques refers to the comprehensive, state-led modernization and expansion initiatives undertaken to enhance the capacity, infrastructure, and services of Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina for pilgrims and worshippers.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf infrastructure development program
religious site expansion initiative
aimsTo accommodate millions of worshippers simultaneously
improve worshippers’ comfort
preserve religious and historical character while modernizing facilities
appliesTo Al-Masjid al-Haram NERFINISHED
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi NERFINISHED
associatedWith Hajj NERFINISHED
Umrah NERFINISHED
country Saudi Arabia
fundedBy Saudi state budget
governedBy Saudi royal decrees NERFINISHED
includes construction of multi-level prayer halls
construction of new buildings and extensions
construction of new minarets and domes
construction of pedestrian bridges and tunnels
construction of service tunnels and utility networks
development of health and emergency facilities
development of security and surveillance systems
development of sound and broadcasting systems
development of surrounding hotels and accommodation infrastructure
development of surrounding urban areas
expansion of entrances and gates
expansion of mataf area around the Kaaba
expansion of prayer areas
expansion of public squares and gathering areas
expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque courtyards
implementation of electronic guidance and information systems
implementation of smart mosque technologies
improvement of accessibility for people with disabilities
installation of advanced crowd-control systems
installation of air-conditioning systems
installation of large movable umbrellas in Medina courtyards
modernization of transportation links
upgrading of sanitation and water systems
ledBy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques NERFINISHED
Government of Saudi Arabia NERFINISHED
location Mecca NERFINISHED
Medina NERFINISHED
purpose enhance safety and crowd management
facilitate Hajj and Umrah rituals
improve infrastructure and services
increase capacity for pilgrims
religion Islam
supervisedBy General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques NERFINISHED
timePeriod 20th century
21st century

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HolyMosqueExpansionProjects isPartOf development of the Two Holy Mosques