Every year a unique gathering of the Muslim world emerges in the holy land of Makkah and Madinah. Pilgrims perform their Hajj pilgrimage by staying in Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah and Makkah. The highest number of guests of Allah are directly participating in this year’s Hajj from 160 countries. Hundreds of millions of Muslims from all over the world joins this largest gathering in history on virtual networks. In the spiritual bond of Hajj, thousands of sounds of ‘Labbayek, Allahumma labbayek’ I’m present my Lord, I’m present- echoes from voice to voice.
In this case, technology has created a fusion of different languages and cultures.
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Pilgrims are using different apps like Hajj, Umrah, Mina Locator, Hajj Guide, Hajj Navigator and so on. From these apps, you are getting information about Hajj, Hajj requirements, rules, Maps of Mina, Arafah, Makkah and Madinah. Looking at the phone and reading dua’s. They are using the Global Positioning System technology connected to these apps, the roads of Makkah-Madinah, Mina and Arafah are being navigated alone.
The technology of Google Maps recognizes the location of the pilgrim’s tent from Mina Jamara, the way to and from the tent to Masjidul Haram by walking through the tunnel avoiding the crowd.
Tracking of pilgrims and crowd control through smart bracelets. Pilgrims are availing various services required for performing Hajj through ‘Nusuk’ app. Transportation is ensured through the Tafwiz platform. The app ensures the location of pilgrims from their homes in Makkah to the holy places of Hajj and from there to Masjidul Haram.
Apart from that, 1000 electric scooters have been arranged to facilitate the movement of Hajj pilgrims. For the second year running, the country’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has made arrangements to go from Qadana Station to Mahbas Al-Jin Tunnel as an alternative transport system. Bab Ali Station of Masjidul Haram is located near it. Expert team is there to teach scooter riding. Driverless smart buses have also been launched for the first time.
State-of-the-art technology is being used for round-the-clock surveillance along with manpower for the security of Hajis. A special IT department has also been kept ready for round-the-clock monitoring to avoid any untoward incident. All religious places are being monitored 24 hours a day by modern CCTV cameras. And those who could not go to Hajj, at least they are satisfied with the virtual tour of Kaaba Sharif. Through this, the desire to practice in real life increases. In addition to performing Hajj, one of its accessories, Qurbani, has now been added to the service of technology. Animal sacrifice and its fair distribution can be ensured in computer technology, SMS.
24-hour live streaming of the entire Hajj ceremony is going online. Muslim tradition is spreading. Historical ties are unbreakable. The world is illuminated by the incomparable light of ‘Labbayek Allah Humma Labbayek’ resounding from billions of Muslim hearts. The Muslim world today is involved in the determination of a certain day and a certain place to pray for God’s presence and reward.