They will be connected to the offices of religious scholars to answer queries by pilgrims around the clock, Assistant Undersecretary of the Presidency Yousuf bin Abdullah Al-Wabil announced Sunday.
He told Arab News that more than 50 scholars would be working 24 hours a day for guidance and direction at the gates of King Abdul Aziz, Ajyad and Al-Fatah in addition to other areas inside the Grand Mosque.
Al-Wabil said more than 20 religious teachers would be giving lessons at the Haram after the Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghreb and Isha prayers. "Headphones will be available at the special prayer places for women and at the Haram plazas to enable worshippers to follow these lessons," he said.
According to Al-Wabil, Friday sermons will be translated into sign language at the first floor of the Grand Mosque for deaf people to follow.
He said 78 permanent and seasonal employees would be working at the department of guidance and direction to provide services to the guests of God including showing them Shariah-compatible methods of performing the rites.
