- MAKKAH: The Department of Call and Guidance at the Holy Haram has installed more than 100 telephone cabins inside the Grand Mosque and at its doors for pilgrims and visitors to call scholars to clear their doubts on religious matters, it was announced on Monday.
More than 50 Islamic scholars will be available throughout the day to receive and answer queries.
The department has also provided more than 20 religious scholars to deliver lectures during the holy month of Ramadan.
The scholars include Sheikh Saleh Al-Lihaidan, Youssef Al-Ghifais, Saad Al-Shethri and Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi.
The department has also distributed earphones in the courtyards and special praying areas for women, so they can also follow the religious lessons. It has printed more than 1.2 million booklets on creed and other religious issues.
The department has made arrangements to translate the Friday sermon for the deaf and hard of hearing using sign language. It has also dedicated underground floors for itikaf (retreat for worship).