Adahi Project Fully Ready For This Year’s Hajj

From Massita Ahmad

MAKKAH,  June 5 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia has completed the preparations for the ritual animal sacrifice operations for this year’s Hajj, with the Adahi project now all set to process over one million livestock across seven designated centres within 84 hours.

The Saudi Arabia Project for the Utilisation of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) said the centres, spanning over one million square metres, are well equipped with advanced technology and staffed by more than 25,000 specialised personnel from various countries.

They include some 600 Sharia specialists, 500 veterinarians,16,500 butchers and assistant butchers, and 400 technicians skilled in refrigeration, electrical systems, mechanical operations, and machinery operations.

Adahi said the project integrates Sharia compliance, operational efficiency, and technological innovation to ensure the humane, hygienic and efficient management of ritual sacrifices.

“This reflects the Kingdom’s continued commitment to facilitating the performance of rituals for pilgrims and promoting mercy and humanitarian solidarity worldwide,” it said in a statement to Bernama.

Most notably, the system this year includes an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Adahi counting system, an automated weight verification system to verify compliance with Sharia standards, and a newly introduced meat tracking system to ensure precise and transparent delivery of Adahi meat to rightful recipients.

Adahi said the ritual animal sacrifice, Udhiya, processing operations could proceed at an average of one animal every seven seconds, ensuring timely delivery amid high seasonal demand.

To date, the project has received more than 770,000 livestock, surpassing its initial target of 750,000.

During the Hajj season, the distribution is focused on the Makkah region to support official campaigns, charitable organisations, and pilgrims, while post-season, the scope expands to all regions of the Kingdom, with special emphasis on the Haram area.

Internationally, meat is distributed to over 27 countries, amplifying the project’s positive impact in supporting global food security and strengthening the values of human solidarity, Adahi said.

“One of the project’s core objectives this season is to expand the distribution network to reach a broader range of beneficiaries and individuals in need, both within the Kingdom and abroad, through a precise and controlled system based on modern technologies and decades of operational experience,” it said.

--BERNAMA