When is the Haram least crowded?
Between 01:00 and 04:00, in any month. The trough is around 02:00, when density falls to roughly a quarter of the day’s peak. By month, Safar and Shawwal after Eid are quietest, an index of 38-41 against 96 for Ramadan.
Common questions
When is the Haram least crowded?
Between 01:00 and 04:00 in any month, with the trough around 02:00 when density falls to roughly a quarter of the daily peak. By month, Safar and the weeks after Eid al-Fitr are quietest, with a crowd index of 38 to 41 against 96 during Ramadan.
What is the busiest time for Umrah?
The last ten nights of Ramadan, with a crowd index of 96 out of 100. Within any day, peaks fall around Isha, Maghrib and Dhuhr, when the Mataf fills about 40 minutes before each prayer.
How long does tawaf take when it is crowded?
Forty-five minutes in a quiet month at a quiet hour, rising to about 90 minutes at moderate density and two and a half hours during peak Ramadan. The first floor roughly doubles the distance but often halves the time.
Which month is best for Umrah with elderly parents?
Safar, Shawwal after Eid, or December through February. These combine low crowd density with Makkah temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees rather than 44.