ALBAWABA The capital city of Jordan, Amman, witnessed the inauguration of the country's first smart mosque, named "Makkah Khamees." This development is part of a broader initiative aimed at leveraging modern technology to enhance mosque services.
During the opening ceremony, Jordan's Minister of Awqaf, Mohammed Al-Khalayleh, expressed the government's commitment to extending the smart system experience to mosques across the kingdom.
This initiative falls within the ongoing efforts of the ministry to modernize and upgrade services.
Al-Khalayleh emphasized the significance of the smart mosque system project as a pioneering step towards fostering a sustainable society. He highlighted its role in utilizing electronic systems for cost-saving purposes and facilitating the comprehensive control of mosque components.
The system enables real-time monitoring of any violations or malfunctions within the mosque, automatically issuing alerts as needed. Additionally, electronic controls will manage the timing of the call to prayer, account for time zone differences, and regulate the operation of lighting, air conditioning systems, as well as the opening and closing of mosque doors.
Murad Al-Rifai, the minister's advisor for development and innovation affairs, provided insights into the implementation stages of the project. He noted that the mosque is equipped with various facilities, including a women's prayer hall, a gym, and a Quranic center, creating an ideal environment for evaluating the effectiveness of the smart system.
