Guides to the official services around the Two Holy Mosques: permits, transport, prayer times, crowds and the broadcasts. Written by the AlHaram.live editorial team, each one lists its official sources and the date it was last checked.
A note on what this is: reference material, not a news wire. We are not an official body and rules change — always check the official source listed on each guide before you travel.
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Umrah, Rawdah and Hajj access are managed through the Nusuk platform. Here is which visits require a booked permit, which do not, and how the slot system works in practice.