The Grand Mosque in Makkah is operating 12 field carts for the hair-cutting service to end Ihram during Ramadan 1447 AH, with a maximum operating capacity of up to 360,000 beneficiaries throughout the season, as part of a development plan announced by the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.
The service is provided free of charge for men and women at its approved locations at Al Marwa Gate and the eastern plaza next to the Al Qashashiya restrooms, as part of an operating system aimed at easing the performance of rituals and speeding up the procedures for ending Ihram after completing Umrah, according to a post on the Saudi Press Agency.
The average waiting time is about 4 minutes, while the average service time does not exceed two minutes, reflecting operational efficiency and speed. The service applies approved operational and health protocols, including periodic sterilization of tools and service locations, to ensure the highest safety standards for Umrah pilgrims.
The Authority explained that the number of carts operating throughout the year is 8, including 6 for men and 2 for women, while the number rises during the Ramadan season to 12, with 10 for men and 2 for women, in response to increased demand during the holy month.
The total number of beneficiaries since the service was launched has reached about two million, with a monthly average of up to 210,000 and a daily average of nearly 7,000, reflecting the wide scope of the service and its year-round operation.
This step is part of the Authority's efforts to enhance the efficiency of field services at the Grand Mosque and raise the readiness of operating sites during the peak season in Ramadan.
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