An improvement in health and hygiene services for pilgrims is beginning in Ramadan and will extend through hajj. The Arab News reports that preparations are going on for the influx of Muslims making umrah during Ramadan.
…[M]ore than 5,600 janitors will be cleaning the city during Ramadan….The mayor said 150 garbage bins were placed at different locations in the city with 50 bins in the central area around the Grand Mosque.
…He said in the field of environmental hygiene, teams were established to inspect shops selling foodstuffs to ensure that health conditions are being met. He also said sub-committees were formed to monitor bakeries and prevent begging and street peddling.
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has instructed officials to put more efforts to upgrade the services provided to Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
