Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj

A major shading and cooling project has been launched at the Namira Mosque courtyards in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, to support pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Iqna reported. The initiative aims to alleviate the extreme heat experienced by worshippers, enhancing comfort and facilitating movement during one of Islam’s most significant rituals.

Covering 85,000 square meters around Namira Mosque, the project includes planting 2,000 trees, installing full water and electricity infrastructure, constructing 320 shade canopies, and deploying 350 misting fans. These measures target the intense temperatures common in the region during Hajj.

The efforts are part of the broader Green Holy Sites initiative, aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative, which has planted 20,000 trees over 290,000 square meters to boost green coverage and sustainability in religious and urban areas across Saudi Arabia.

Namira Mosque holds great religious importance as the site of Wuquf, the pivotal “standing at Arafat” ritual on the second day of Hajj. Millions of Muslims gather here annually to perform this essential rite, which is obligatory for those physically and financially able to undertake the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.