Hyderabad, March 7 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded its highest number of Umrah pilgrims in a single day, with 500,000 people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, March 6.

The announcement was made by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.

To manage the growing number of visitors, authorities have implemented advanced technology, including AI-powered monitoring systems and smart cameras, to optimise crowd flow.

Sensor readers at key entrances monitor real-time attendance, enabling immediate adjustments to ease congestion, especially in high-traffic areas such as the Mataf (the circumambulation area around the Kaaba) and Mas'a (the area between Safa and Marwah)....