Umbrellas given out to worshippers, workers at Makkah Grand Mosque

A worker at the Grand Mosque in Makkah distributes umbrellas to worshippers for protection from the scorching heat of the sun. (SPA)

MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques distributed 4,000 umbrellas to worshippers and workers at the Grand Mosque on Friday so they can be protected from the sunshine and heat.

The director general of the social services department, Janadi bin Ali Madkhali, said the presidency is keen to maintain the safety of visitors and pilgrims along with security staff and health workers at the Grand Mosque.