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King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an in Madinah

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The Quran published by this complex have really good quality paper and good work is done
 
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Holy city of Madinah plans projects worth $133bn

Expansion of the Prophet Mosque, Haramain high speed rail, sport stadium

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A mega project to expand the Prophet Mosque will cost of 70 billion ($18.6 billion). (File)

December 01, 2014

Saudi Arabia’s western town of Madinah is executing or planning projects worth nearly 500 billion riyals ($133 billion), including the massive expansion of the Prophet Mosque, a Saudi chamber official was quoted on Monday as saying.

“Madinah is witnessing the execution of giant projects with a total value of nearly 500 billion riyals,” Mohammed Al Khatrawi, chairman of Madinah chamber of commerce and industry, told the Saudi Arabic language daily 'Al Riyadh'.

He said they include a mega project to expand the Prophet Mosque at a cost of 70 billion ($18.6 billion), Dar Al Hijra housing and services project worth 55 billion riyals ($14.6 billion), the Madinah part of the Haramain high speed rail project at a cost of 10.76 billion ($2.8 billion), the 25-billion-riyal ($6.6 billion) knowledge city and the expansion of Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Airport at six billion riyals (1.6 billion).

He said another project involves the construction of a sport stadium at an estimated cost of 1.5 billion ($400 million), one of 11 stadiums to be built across Saudi Arabia with a seating capacity of 45,000 people.

“Other projects include the metro, the bus transport system, town development, and construction of houses,” he added.

Saudi Madinah city plans projects worth $133bn - Emirates 24/7
 
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@al-Hasani and @JUBA What is the average lowest temperature which Madinah gets in winter and what if of Makkah ?
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Makkah is the warmest city in KSA. I would barely say that there is even any winter season at all.

The average low temperature of Makkah between November and March is between 23 to 18 °C.

The daily mean temperature all year round in Makkah is about 30 °C. :coffee:

Madinah is slightly colder.

The average low temperature of Madinah between November and March is between 17 to 11 °C.

The daily mean temperature all year round in Madinah is about 27 °C. :coffee:

Pretty much the two hottest cities of Hijaz in other words.

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Anyway time to update this thread a bit.

The expansion work is ongoing;

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Expansion work ongoing in Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah;

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Makkah is the warmest city in KSA. I would barely say that there is even any winter season at all.

The average low temperature of Makkah between November and March is between 23 to 18 °C.

The daily mean temperature all year round in Makkah is about 30 °C. :coffee:

Madinah is slightly colder.

The average low temperature of Madinah between November and March is between 17 to 11 °C.

The daily mean temperature all year round in Madinah is about 27 °C. :coffee:

Pretty much the two hottest cities of Hijaz in other words.

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The expansion work is ongoing;

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Expansion work ongoing in Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah;

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I hope that this post answered your question.
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Yes it did

Feel free to ask more questions. Goes for everyone here. If I am around and can answer I will do so. As long as there is no trolling.

Madinah Haram expansion ''will not affect other old mosques''

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Friday 21 November 2014

The expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque (saws) in Madinah would not affect other nearby ancient mosques, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance has said.

He said that the mosques of Abu Bakr (ra), Omar ibn Al-Khattab (ra), Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra), Al-Ejaba and Abu Dhar (Al-Sajdah) would remain intact because they are outside the boundaries of the expansion area.

According to the source, the rehabilitation of the Al-Ejaba and Al-Sajdah mosques would begin after the completion of the expansion project.

Mohamed Al-Amin Al-Khatri, director general of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance in Madinah, reportedly said that 131 mosques are set to undergo restoration, including the historic mosques of Abu Bakr (ra), Omar ibn Al-Khattab (ra), Ali bin Abi Talib (ra), and Fatima Al-Zahra (ra).

Madinah Haram expansion ‘will not affect other old mosques’ | Arab News

Al-Baqie graveyard in Madinah to undergo expansion

Thursday 20 November 2014

A huge expansion project for the historic Baqie Al-Gharqad cemetery in Madinah is ready for launch shortly, an official at the Presidency of the Holy Mosques said.

“The largest expansion in the history of the graveyard which will double its area to 300,000 square meters comes as part of the current expansion project of the Prophet’s (saws) Mosque to the northern side, with the number of grave spaces increasing to 42,000,” said the source.

The project of the cemetery which is designed to run parallel to King Faisal Road will require appropriation of the properties including farms and buildings on its eastern side. The office building of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Madinah will also have to be demolished to make way for the project, he said.

The entire facility, where relatives and companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and a number of Muslim leaders apart from Madinah residents are buried, is currently divided into 42 squares where the largest square houses 2,500 graves and the smallest accommodates 60. Some graves are allocated for infants while others are reserved for the elderly. He added that fresh remains are put in the graves every five years.

The cemetery has nine washing units for cadavers including four for men and four for women while one unit is kept in reserve. Bodies for burial are carried to the graves in golf carts. In addition, there are eight ambulances to transport the bodies to the cemetery.

The expansion work around the mosque has also taken into consideration the future requirements of the population growth in Madinah and the increasing number of pilgrims visiting the historical site.

The project is expected to have arrangements for the smooth entry and exit of pilgrims to the area besides better facilities for the washing and shrouding rituals, taking the bodies for prayers in the mosque and finally moving them to the burial site.

The regulations governing the burial include keeping records of the personal details of the deceased and the exact location of the burial.

The size of a single pit is 2 meters by 1 meter with a depth of 2 meters.

A network for the drainage of rainwater has also been put in place recently.

Al-Baqie graveyard in Madinah to undergo expansion | Arab News
 
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Feel free to ask more questions. Goes for everyone here. If I am around and can answer I will do so. As long as there is no trolling.

Madinah Haram expansion ''will not affect other old mosques''

Masjid_Nabawi_Madinah_panorama by ArabianLens.com, on Flickr
Friday 21 November 2014

The expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque (saws) in Madinah would not affect other nearby ancient mosques, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance has said.

He said that the mosques of Abu Bakr (ra), Omar ibn Al-Khattab (ra), Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra), Al-Ejaba and Abu Dhar (Al-Sajdah) would remain intact because they are outside the boundaries of the expansion area.

According to the source, the rehabilitation of the Al-Ejaba and Al-Sajdah mosques would begin after the completion of the expansion project.

Mohamed Al-Amin Al-Khatri, director general of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance in Madinah, reportedly said that 131 mosques are set to undergo restoration, including the historic mosques of Abu Bakr (ra), Omar ibn Al-Khattab (ra), Ali bin Abi Talib (ra), and Fatima Al-Zahra (ra).

Madinah Haram expansion ‘will not affect other old mosques’ | Arab News

Al-Baqie graveyard in Madinah to undergo expansion

Thursday 20 November 2014

A huge expansion project for the historic Baqie Al-Gharqad cemetery in Madinah is ready for launch shortly, an official at the Presidency of the Holy Mosques said.

“The largest expansion in the history of the graveyard which will double its area to 300,000 square meters comes as part of the current expansion project of the Prophet’s (saws) Mosque to the northern side, with the number of grave spaces increasing to 42,000,” said the source.

The project of the cemetery which is designed to run parallel to King Faisal Road will require appropriation of the properties including farms and buildings on its eastern side. The office building of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Madinah will also have to be demolished to make way for the project, he said.

The entire facility, where relatives and companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and a number of Muslim leaders apart from Madinah residents are buried, is currently divided into 42 squares where the largest square houses 2,500 graves and the smallest accommodates 60. Some graves are allocated for infants while others are reserved for the elderly. He added that fresh remains are put in the graves every five years.

The cemetery has nine washing units for cadavers including four for men and four for women while one unit is kept in reserve. Bodies for burial are carried to the graves in golf carts. In addition, there are eight ambulances to transport the bodies to the cemetery.

The expansion work around the mosque has also taken into consideration the future requirements of the population growth in Madinah and the increasing number of pilgrims visiting the historical site.

The project is expected to have arrangements for the smooth entry and exit of pilgrims to the area besides better facilities for the washing and shrouding rituals, taking the bodies for prayers in the mosque and finally moving them to the burial site.

The regulations governing the burial include keeping records of the personal details of the deceased and the exact location of the burial.

The size of a single pit is 2 meters by 1 meter with a depth of 2 meters.

A network for the drainage of rainwater has also been put in place recently.

Al-Baqie graveyard in Madinah to undergo expansion | Arab News
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  • ‘Visiting Madinah is a dream of every Muslim’


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    IN THE CITY OF PEACE: Pakistani pilgrim Aatif Shahzad in the courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (AN photo)
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The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is bustling with pilgrims and visitors of different nationalities all year round. Everyone is delighted to make their dream of a lifetime come true and this is proved by the beatific smiles on the faces of the visitors.
Aatif Shahzad, a Pakistani pilgrim, is very happy to be here to perform Umrah. “Alhamudlillah, I performed Umrah, and this the second time I have come to Saudi Arabia for this religious duty. I have noticed the difference and development in various fields, especially in the expansion of the two holy mosques in Makkah and in Madinah,” he said.
He praised the services provided by the Saudi government at the airports and the warm reception and the prompt completion of travel procedures.
“The trip was fun and interesting and I didn’t face any problems or difficulties,” he said.
“In Madinah, I was keen to perform my daily prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque.
I also visited the historical sites and mosques and sites of historic battles. Madinah is a beautiful city.

Everyone wishes to come here. Visiting Madinah is a dream of every Muslim around the world,” said Shahzad.
‘Visiting Madinah is a dream of every Muslim’ | Arab News
 
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Project of the Century
Islam’s holiest mosque to accommodate 2 million faithful after latest expansion

Friday, 09 January 2015

Thousands of workers are in a race against time to complete the King Abdullah Project for Expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah before the stipulated deadline. Islam’s holiest mosque will have a capacity to accommodate as many as 2 million faithful with the completion of the largest-ever expansion in its history.

Featuring environmentally-friendly designs and high safety standards, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah dedicated the expansion to the Islamic world.

Tipped as the project of the century, the SR100 billion expansion project consists of three parts: construction of a new building; expansion and development of courtyards around the mosque, including walkways, tunnels and toilets; and development of service facilities for air-conditioning, electricity and drinking water.

The entire roof of the Grand Mosque and mataf (circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba) will have air-conditioned sunshades.

The expansion of courtyards covers mainly the northern courtyard, starting from Marwa Gate and ending with the Harat Al-Bab area and Jabal Al-Hind in Shamiya and Talaat Al-Hafayer from the side of King Fahd Gate.

The third and final phase of the mataf expansion is in full swing. The expansion, being implemented in three phases over a period of three years, will triple the capacity of the mataf from the present 48,000 to 150,000 pilgrims an hour when it is completed by the end of 2015. The first two phases of the mataf expansion were completed according to schedule.

The expanded facility can now accommodate 70 percent more pilgrims.

The demolition of the old structure of the Grand Mosque between Mount Safa and the central area facing the King Fahd expansion, including the King Abdulaziz Gate with two minarets over it and three floors, started in November 2014 immediately after Haj.

With the completion of this phase, the total area of the project will increase to 81,567 square meters.

Pilgrims benefited from the first phase of expansion in the area between Safa and Fatah Gate as well as the first phase of the basement, ground, first and second floors last Haj.

The first phase also included the sound, lighting and air-conditioning systems, as well as the temporary mataf for pilgrims with special needs. About 7,000 pilgrims are benefitting every hour from the two levels of the temporary circular bridge built for the elderly and disabled pilgrims. Top standards of safety and quality are being maintained while implementing the project.

The mataf on the second and third floors will be connected with cable cars to carry elderly and disabled pilgrims and there will be direct access to these floors from outside the mosque.

The third phase of the expansion project will include 22 escalators, 12 lifts for the use of elderly and disabled pilgrims and Zamzam water drinking areas. The top floor of the mataf will have an automated walkway revolving around the Holy Kaaba. The mataf structure will be tremor proof.

The Abbasid-Ottoman era portico of the Grand Mosque, demolished for the mataf expansion, will be refurbished, restored and relocated once the expansion project is completed. The Turkish Gursoy Group, a leading international firm specialized in renovation of buildings, is currently finishing the difficult and time-consuming task of refurbishing all pieces and parts of the portico.

The new structure will have gates much wider than the existing ones to facilitate the smooth flow of pilgrims and crowd management on a larger scale, especially during the peak Haj and Umrah seasons, when the gates in the southern direction of the mosque are crowded.

The expansion of the Grand Mosque covers all three directions except the masaa (the running area between Safa and Marwa). The infrastructure for central air conditioning of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project will be used for cooling the Grand Mosque as well once the work of the new expansion is completed and the existing building that houses the mosque’s air conditioning system will be demolished.

The total area of the Grand Mosque at present is 356,000 sq. meters with a capacity for 770,000 worshippers, but when the expansion is completed the area will increase to 456,000 sq. meters with a capacity to accommodate 1.2 million worshippers. Courtyards of the mosque’s new expansion can hold an additional 250,000 worshipers.

The Ministry of Finance is supervising the project, which is being implemented by Saudi Binladin Group.

Pilgrims benefited from the expanded structure during the 2014 pilgrimage season.

These included the entire ground and first floors of the annex building, and the first and second mezzanine floors. A total area of 167,784 square meters in the annex and 118,790 square meters of courtyards around the structure were opened for pilgrims. The annex’s main gate is named after King Abdullah. It has two new minarets, bringing the total number of minarets to 11.

More than 10,000 toilets and a large number ablution areas and Zamzam taps have been built in the courtyards of the mosque.

More areas of the mosque have been air-conditioned and these include the first floor of the first Saudi expansion from Safa staircase to the middle of King Fahd expansion.

With the expansion of the courtyards, a total area of 380 square meters will be added in the northern side of the mosque.

A total area of 300,000 square meters has been devoted to pedestrian tunnels and utility services.

The ongoing expansion work also covers a new network of roads for the transportation of pilgrims and these roads will be separated from pedestrian passages. The project also includes helipads for the evacuation of sick pilgrims and worshippers, especially during peak Haj and Umrah seasons, including Ramadan. The roof of the new expansion will be used as a helipad.

A 1,200-meter tunnel will be constructed from the end of the expansion passing through Jabal Al-Hind while another tunnel with a length of 1,100 meters will be built under Jabal Madafie. An emergency 700-meter tunnel crossing the other two tunnels will be constructed, starting from Jabal Al-Kaaba. High tech devices will be used for the operation, maintenance and cleaning of the expanded facility. The pedestrian passages will have escalators and all safety and security precautions in place. This will facilitate easy movement of pilgrims in the central area around the Grand Mosque, especially the northern and western courtyards, away from traffic congestion.

The project also includes canopies, high tech garbage disposal and security monitoring systems. The project also includes 15,000 new toilets with highly advanced facilities to maintain hygiene, environment protection and prudent use of energy.

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index...20150109229921
 
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wow things have changed so much have to go again soon inshaAllah
@al-Hasani any idea about project time how long will it take to complete

They really have. When I was back this summer I was astonished to see the progress in just 6 months time. Today the difference is even bigger.

If everything goes according to the plan and no delays occur then by the summer of 2016. My own guess is sometime in 2017 but BEFORE the Ramadan in May that year. If I am still around here on PDF by then (highly doubtful) I will try to update this thread.

For instance when it comes to the mataf expansion then the third and final phase of the mataf expansion is in full swing. The expansion has been implemented in three phases over a period of three years. It will triple the capacity of the mataf from the present 48,000 to 150,000 pilgrims an hour when it is completed by the end of 2015.

The expansion project in Madinah and development of nearby neighborhoods is also in full swing. See post 138 and several earlier posts for more information.

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Madinah Development Plan in detail​
 
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