Total Calls
The Communications, Space and Technology Authority revealed the performance of telecommunications networks in Mecca and the holy sites on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, where the total number of calls reached 24.5 million, including 20.9 million local calls and 3.6 million international calls.
Mobile Internet Indicators
Statistics showed that mobile internet speed reached 361 Mbps, while the average daily data consumption per person reached 1372 MB, exceeding twice the global average consumption rate.
Service Quality and Leadership Aspirations
It is noted that the communications and technology sector meets high consumption capacity with the highest quality standards, in line with leadership aspirations, enabling through its technical equipment and human resources high download speeds and ensuring the smooth and easy routing of local and international calls made by the guests of the Most Merciful.
Mecca
Mecca, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam, serving as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad in 570 CE. It is home to the Great Mosque of Mecca, which encloses the Kaaba, the most sacred site toward which Muslims worldwide pray. Each year, millions of pilgrims visit Mecca for the Hajj, a mandatory religious journey that has been a central tradition since the time of Muhammad.
Holy Sites
The term “Holy Sites” typically refers to locations of profound religious significance, such as Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock, which hold deep meaning for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These sites have been centers of pilgrimage, worship, and conflict for centuries, with histories dating back thousands of years to biblical times and early Islamic periods. Their enduring spiritual importance continues to draw millions of visitors and worshippers from around the world each year.
Mecca
Mecca, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam, serving as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Its history dates back to pre-Islamic times as a trading hub centered around the Kaaba, which Muslims believe was built by the Prophet Abraham. Today, non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the city, and it remains a focal point for over a billion Muslims worldwide who pray in its direction daily.
Great Mosque of Mecca
The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as Masjid al-Haram, is the holiest site in Islam, located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It surrounds the Kaaba, the sacred structure towards which Muslims around the world pray, and its history dates back to the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who is believed to have built the Kaaba. The mosque has undergone numerous expansions over the centuries, most notably under Saudi rule, to accommodate the millions of pilgrims who visit annually during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Kaaba
The Kaaba is a sacred cube-shaped structure located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the holiest site in Islam. According
Mecca
Mecca, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It has been a major religious center since ancient times, housing the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque, which Muslims face during daily prayers. Historically, Mecca served as a vital trade hub before becoming the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a key pillar of Islamic faith.
Great Mosque of Mecca
The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as Al-Masjid al-Haram, is the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Its history dates back to the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Isma’il, who are believed to have built the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure at the mosque’s center. The mosque has undergone numerous expansions over centuries, most notably in recent decades, to accommodate millions of pilgrims who visit annually for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Kaaba
The Kaaba is a sacred cube-shaped building located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the holiest site in Islam. According to Islamic tradition, it was originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as a house of monotheistic worship, and it has been a focal point for pilgrimage for centuries. Today, Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their daily prayers, and it remains the central destination of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Jerusalem’s Western Wall
The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, is a remnant of the Second Temple complex in Jerusalem, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. It is the holiest site where Jews are permitted to pray, serving as a symbol of Jewish resilience and connection to their ancient heritage. For centuries, it has been a place of pilgrimage, mourning, and devotion, with countless visitors placing written prayers in its ancient stone crevices.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is one of the most sacred sites in Christianity, believed to be the location of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. First built in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine, it has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over the centuries. Today, the church is shared by several Christian denominations, including Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Armenian, Coptic, Ethiopian, and Syriac Orthodox communities.
Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, completed in 691 CE under the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik. It is one of the oldest surviving examples of Islamic architecture, built over the Foundation Stone, which holds religious significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as the site of Abraham’s near-sacrifice and the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey. Today, it remains a major landmark and a symbol of Jerusalem’s complex religious heritage.
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