Daily Programs Implemented at Prophet’s Mosque for Sterilization, Disinfection
Fawzi Al Hujaili, deputy chief of the General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques for Services, highlighted the daily use of 115 tons of rug sterilization substances and 30 tons of perfume at the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site and a major destination for the Muslim faithful from around the world.
“The quantities used for scenting at the mosque reach 30 tons daily while those for sterilizing rugs near 115 tons and 110 tons for disinfecting the floors,” he told Saudi news TV Al Ekhbariya.
“The equipment used for disinfection, sterilization and floor washing exceeds 600 devices, each operating independently with well-trained workers,” the official added.
After undertaking rites of Umrah or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site in Mecca, many pilgrims would flock to the Prophet’s Mosque to pray and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is located.
Around 5.2 million Muslims offered prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in one week, according to official figures released late last month. Saudi Arabia expects around 10 million Muslims from abroad to perform Umrah during the current season that began more than six months ago.
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Last April, Saudi authorities unveiled a gilded brass barrier surrounding the Sacred Chamber at the Prophet’s Mosque. The barrier replaced a wooden barrier to preserve the visual identity and architectural pattern of the Mosque, officials said at the time.
The barrier has posts fixed to the bottom base by internal props, guaranteeing its immovability under pressure.
Source: GNews
