Operational indicators revealed that over 7,163,415 people benefited from transportation services through the Kadana station, which operated around the clock as a main hub for transporting worshippers and pilgrims to and from the Grand Mosque. The station saw the operation of 260 buses that completed more than 133,700 shuttle trips, in an operational model that reflects efficient crowd management and smooth traffic flow during the peak of Ramadan.
The impact of the initiatives extended to the humanitarian aspect, as 558,541 people benefited from the breakfast meals provided by the Hafawa Association inside the Kadana station, while the Al-Bayt Al-Haram Endowment contributed to the distribution of 4,750 breakfast meals within the Kadana route, in parallel with the implementation of field prayer areas in cooperation with the Manasik Association, in a picture that reflects the integration of community efforts to serve the guests of God.
Revitalizing vital sites
In terms of destination activation, Kadana worked to revitalize several key sites during the holy month, including the Kadana Trail, the Ain Zubayda area, and the Jamarat facility, through cultural and entertainment programs tailored to different age groups. The total number of visitors to these destinations exceeded 19,000, reflecting the growing interest in experiences with cultural and historical significance.
The Kadana Trail is one of the most prominent integrated destinations that allows visitors to experience walking and resting in a well-prepared environment, while the Jamarat Facility Exhibition offers interactive educational content that reviews the history of the facility and the ritual of throwing pebbles, while the Ain Zubayda flank evokes its historical value through events that enhance the visitor’s connection to the place.
These indicators reflect KADANA’s direction towards transforming the holy sites into vibrant and sustainable destinations throughout the year, through the development of an integrated service infrastructure and the provision of quality experiences that contribute to raising the quality of services provided, and enhancing the human and cultural dimension of the place, in line with the goals of comprehensive development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
