Masjid al-Haram Deploys Smart Sensors to Monitor Pilgrim Flow and Prevent Overcrowding
- Smart sensor systems now monitor pilgrim movement at all gates and corridors.
- Real-time data allows teams to make immediate decisions to balance crowd density.
- The technology aims to reduce overcrowding and enhance overall safety and comfort.
Modern smart technologies are now a central pillar of crowd management within the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Intelligent counting systems, utilizing a network of sensors, provide real-time monitoring of visitor movement at entrances, exits, and internal corridors, accurately tracking the flow of pilgrims.
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques explained that this real-time data is critical for operational efficiency.
It allows field coordination teams to make quicker, more accurate decisions to regulate movement and respond directly to shifts in crowd density.
The technology has contributed to guiding visitor flow smoothly, ensuring a balanced distribution of people across the mosque’s vast floors, courtyards, and passageways.
A key benefit is the early identification of potential congestion points. By proactively detecting gathering crowds, the system allows for intervention before bottlenecks form.
This operates within an integrated framework that combines technological oversight with on-the-ground readiness.
The Authority stated that these efforts collectively reduce overcrowding risks and promote the highest standards of safety and comfort for all pilgrims, directly enhancing their spiritual experience.
