Saudi authorities announce Riyaz-ul-Jannah visiting hours for Hajj pilgrims

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th May, 2026) General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has announced visiting timings for Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, commonly known among Pakistani pilgrims as Riyaz-ul-Jannah, during the Hajj 1447 AH season through the Nusuk application.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), men will be allowed to visit Riyaz-ul-Jannah daily from 2:00 AM until Fajr prayer and again from 11:20 AM until Isha prayer, while women may visit from after Fajr prayer until 11:00 AM and from after Isha prayer until 2:00 AM.

The report said separate visiting timings have also been set for Fridays due to increased crowds in Madinah during the weekly holiday and Hajj season.

SPA told APP that advance booking through the Nusuk application is mandatory for all visitors wishing to enter Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.

The authority urged pilgrims and worshippers to strictly follow their scheduled timings to help ensure smooth crowd movement and maintain a peaceful spiritual environment inside Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.

The report added that the organized booking system is aimed at improving pilgrims’ experience and reducing overcrowding during the Hajj season.