MINA: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has enhanced the readiness of Namirah Mosque to receive pilgrims on the Day of Arafat on Tuesday, as part of its integrated operational, technical, and awareness services to ensure a comfortable environment for worshippers.
The mosque has been furnished with high-quality carpets covering an area of 125,000 sq. meters, as part of a comprehensive plan to prepare it for large numbers of pilgrims.
Namirah Mosque has undergone extensive developmental projects over the past seven years to enhance its operational and technical efficiency, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
These projects have included upgrading air conditioning, ventilation, infrastructure and electrical and audio systems, as well as implementing heat-mitigation measures, courtyard cooling projects, and expanding water supply services, strengthening the mosque’s capacity to accommodate hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.
Among the most notable projects is the cooling of the rear courtyard through the installation of 19 canopies — which helps reduce temperatures by up to 10 C — and sun-reflective coatings of the floor.
