The national water company announced the success of its operational and technical plan to provide and manage water supplies for this year’s Hajj season 1446 AH, distributing more than 45 million cubic meters of water to the guests of the Holy Mosque in Mecca and the sacred sites.
The operational and technical plan for the Hajj season focused on providing water quantities to the pilgrims of the Holy House of God according to the targeted operational efficiency, which was facilitated by early preparations for its technical and electronic systems, in addition to operational and organizational structures and plans.
It was explained that the amount of water distributed during the Hajj season exceeds 45 million cubic meters, with a pumping rate of 24 hours in the area of the Holy Mosque and the sacred sites. It was noted that the quantities of water to be treated exceed 33.4 million cubic meters, in addition to conducting more than 88,000 laboratory tests during the Hajj season.
The implementation of the operational and technical plan was characterized by smoothness, and the company did not record any obstacles in managing its operations in Mecca and the sacred sites. It was able to provide suitable quantities of water that were distributed to the public networks, toilet
About: Holy Mosque in Mecca
The Holy Mosque in Mecca, also known as the Masjid al-Haram, is the most sacred mosque in Islam and is located at the heart of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It encompasses the Kaaba, the qibla towards which Muslims around the world turn to perform their daily prayers. The mosque has undergone numerous expansions and renovations throughout its history, starting from the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. It is the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage, an obligatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey.
About: sacred sites
Sacred sites are locations around the world regarded with reverence and significance by various religions and cultures due to their spiritual, historical, or mythological importance. These sites often attract pilgrimages and are commonly associated with divine appearances, miracles, or other supernatural phenomena. Examples include Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; India’s Varanasi, revered in Hinduism; and Native American sacred landscapes like Bear Butte. Their histories are deeply intertwined with the beliefs and traditions of the peoples who honor them, spanning millennia and forming an integral part of human cultural heritage.
