MINA (Saudi Arabia), June 6 (Bernama-SPA) -- The modern Jamarat facility stands as one of the most significant development projects implemented by Saudi Arabia in the holy sites.
The Saudi Press Agency reported it represents a major advancement in crowd management, meeting the highest global engineering and organisational standards.
The facility has a capacity of over 300,000 pilgrims per hour, allowing for smooth and safe movement during the peak of the stoning ritual throughout the Days of Tashreeq.
Each year on this day, the Jamarat area in Mina witnesses the arrival of large groups of pilgrims performing the stoning ritual in a spiritual scene that reflects devotion and emulation of the Prophet Muhammad.
Historically, the Jamarat consisted of small stone pillars surrounded by narrow spaces and limited pathways, often resulting in overcrowding and difficulty in performing the ritual, especially with the growing number of pilgrims.
Today, the site has been transformed into an integrated architectural landmark spanning five levels, with a length of 950 metres and a width of 80 metres. It includes 386 escalators, 11 buildings for escalators, multiple-direction bridges, designated entry and exit paths, emergency exits, as well as advanced cooling and monitoring systems.
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