Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — A total of 20,000 Zamzam water containers have been distributed throughout the Grand Mosque to accommodate the needs of worshippers and pilgrims during Ramadan, the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced.

The authority urged visitors to follow awareness guidelines when using the designated Zamzam water facilities. It emphasized the importance of properly disposing of plastic cups in designated waste bins and refraining from opening Zamzam water containers to maintain hygiene and order.

In addition to the widespread availability of Zamzam water, well-equipped ablution facilities have been provided to ensure convenience for worshippers.

These facilities are strategically placed across different parts of the Grand Mosque, including the King Fahd expansion ablution areas, accessible via escalators and elevators, as well as those in the Mas’a area, serving worshippers near Al-Marwah and Al-Mas’a.

Other locations include the eastern courtyard near Al-Qashashiyah, the western courtyard opposite the Makkah Construction and Development Company, and areas near the King Abdulaziz Endowment Towers.

Additional ablution facilities are available inside the bathrooms between Makkah Company and Dar Al-Tawhid, as well as in the northern courtyards.

The presidency stressed the importance of utilizing these designated ablution facilities and reserving Zamzam water strictly for drinking.

It emphasized that maintaining cleanliness and adhering to the guidelines would help create a spiritual and tranquil environment, allowing worshippers to perform their religious rituals with ease and devotion.