OPINION BY IBRAHIM MUHAMMED: Hajj 2023 and the constraints of space management in Mina | TheCable
BY IBRAHIM MUHAMMED
Research was conducted in 2016 using Mina Tent Distribution Algorithm to better utilise the available capacity of Mina’s area in the best possible way with efficient use of the available resources. MTDA employs seven functions during the search process to find the best-fit accommodation for pilgrims in the available tents of Mina. Experimental results revealed that MTDA achieves better performance compared with eight algorithm schemes in all experimental cases.
So, the issue of having a comfortable space in Mina within the current global hajj allocation of about 2.3 million will remain a dilemma for Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Hajj participating countries “Meaning, there is a difference of 100 members of the congregation which makes the space unfit, resulting in them having to sleep cramped. Even some had to sleep sitting down because there was not enough space”.Speaking further the Malaysian lawmakers said the Mashariq muasasah did not fulfil its commitment to some components of the masyair during their stay in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina.
“Tabung Haji clarified that the issue of limited and crowded space in Mina does not only affect Malaysian pilgrims but those from other countries as well, especially when the Hajj quota is full or following an increase in quota”. About the challenges faced by pilgrims this year, minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah while addressing the closing ceremony of an event in Makkah said that “there will be no allotment of specific areas for countries at the holy sites for the Hajj of 1445 AH . Priority will be given while allotting areas to those countries which finish the terms and conditions and provisions of bilateral agreements and complete all the preparations for the Hajj”.
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