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The holy city of Makkah has upped its little pilgrim safety initiative by implementing child safety bracelets at the Grand Mosque.
Introduced by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, the identification bracelets are issued upon arrival and are available for both Hajj and Umrah.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, this step is part of a wider safety system designed to keep you protected and help teams respond quickly and smoothly to any emergency across the Grand Mosque and its courtyards.
So, prepare to have a more relaxed time at the Grand Mosque. Here is everything to know about the initiative.
Child safety bracelets at the Grand Mosque
Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Grand Mosque, is the most important mosque in Islam and surrounds the Kaaba at the heart of the holy city of Makkah. It is central to both Hajj and Umrah, with pilgrims performing key rituals like circling the Kaaba and visiting sacred sites such as the Zamzam Well, Maqam Ibrahim, and Safa and Marwa. Today, it is the largest mosque in the world and one of the most remarkable religious landmarks ever built, shaped by centuries of expansion and care, and now overseen by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Where to get the child safety bracelets at the Grand Mosque
Identification bracelets are being provided at main entry points like King Abdulaziz Gate and King Fahd Gate 79, with helpful staff on hand to quickly register guardians’ contact details. It is a simple, smooth step designed to make visits safer and give you extra peace of mind.
How the child safety bracelets at the Grand Mosque work
The bracelets carry the child’s parents’ or guardians’ contact information, making it easy to identify them and reunite the family quickly if they become separated.
Why you should use the child safety bracelets at the Grand Mosque
Authorities are urging parents and guardians to use the service, particularly during busy times like Umrah and Hajj when visitor numbers at the Grand Mosque soar. The initiative offers added peace of mind while strengthening child safety measures at one of the most important religious sites in the world.
Makkah
In other big news from Makkah, the King Salman Gate project near the Grand Mosque was recently unveiled. The Makkah Municipality has also revealed the Makkah Winter Initiative while Accor has announced that the Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah will be the largest Sofitel property in the world.
Across the Grand Mosque.
