Jeddah: The Yalamlam Miqat, one of the spatial Miqats for Ihram, experiences a large influx of visitors and Umrah performers during the last ten days of Ramadan in the year 1445 AH. These visitors travel from the southern regions of the Kingdom and Yemen to Makkah and the Grand Mosque. Representatives from the Saudi Press Agency captured the religious scenes of the worshippers at the Miqat mosque before their journey to Makkah to perform Umrah rituals and spend the remainder of the holy month.
Various relevant authorities, under the supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, provide organizational services and monitor the readiness of the mosque and its facilities to serve the worshipers. They supervise the distribution of Iftar meals for fasting people, ensure the provision of water and food, and maintain the cleanliness of the place.
Several development projects have been implemented at the Miqat, including improving the urban landscape, restructuring the locations of public servi
ces, and renewing the carpets in the Miqat mosque. The mosque covers an area of 10,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 4,000 worshipers. It is staffed with over 105 employees to serve the Umrah performers and visitors. Additionally, the vicinity of the Miqat includes a water desalination plant that pumps approximately 1,500 tons of desalinated water and a reception hall located on an area of 6,000 square meters.
Situated about 85 km southwest of Makkah on the coastal road leading to Makkah, the Yalamlam Miqat serves as the southern gate to the Holy Land and is one of the five spatial Miqats designated by the Prophet for Ihram. It is a mandatory stop for those embarking on the Ihram and is particularly significant for Yemenis and the southern regions of the Kingdom.
Source: Saudi Press Agency