The expansion projects at the Two Holy Mosques come at the top of the projects implemented by the Saudi Government for the service of Islam and Muslims. The implementation of the expansion projects at the Two Holy Mosques aimed at enabling pilgrims, Umrah (minor Hajj) performers and visitors of the Holy Places to perform their rituals in comfort and ease. The Saudi Government has spent more than SR 70 billion on these expansion projects. The total area of the expansion project at the Holy Mosque in Makkah amounted to 76,000 square meters. Following the implementation of the expansion project at the Holy Mosque, the total area of the Haram has jumped to 356,000 square meters. Arrangements are underway to implement the important projects at Al-Haram area. --MORE 09 44 Local Time 06 44 GMT
