Makkah, June 25 -- Saudi Arabia has announced designated entry timings for worshippers wishing to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem, also known as Hijr Ismail, the semi-circular area adjacent to the Holy Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

According to the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, women may enter Hijr Ismail daily from 6 am to 9 am, while men can access the area from 10 pm to 1 am.

The authority said the measure is aimed at regulating crowd movement, facilitating worship and enhancing the experience of pilgrims and visitors at the Grand Mosque.

Hijr Ismail, also known as the Hateem, is regarded as part of the Kaaba's original foundation and is among the most revered places in the G...