AlMaqsad

AlMaqsad AlMaqsad is a navigation app for pilgrims in Mecca, offering offline location tracking inside the Grand Mosque, interactive maps, prayer times, and ritual guidance—so you reach your destination smoothly.

AlMaqsad

AlMaqsad is a simple, easy-to-use navigation app built to support pilgrims in Mecca. It helps you understand exactly where you are inside the Grand Mosque and guides you to your destination—without needing an internet connection. With improved maps and timely updates, the app makes it less likely that you’ll get turned around or miss important moments during your pilgrimage.

AlMaqsad also brings helpful information into one place, so you can quickly check prayer times, learn about religious ceremonies, and explore cultural content. This makes it easier to stay informed and more engaged throughout your visit.

Highlights

• Create and plan time-limited offers tied to specific locations.
• Use map pins and radius settings to target the right places and audiences.
• Publish digital coupons and handle redemptions.
• Run and manage campaigns from the MAP'promo dashboard using straightforward controls.
• Check basic performance metrics to understand how each promotion is doing.

Features

• Interactive Maps:

  Al Maqsad includes detailed interactive maps for both the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. It’s designed so users can move through the complex areas with less effort. You can quickly find key services, prayer areas, and other important spots.

• Worship Timings:

  Get updated prayer time information so you can plan your worship schedule reliably.

• Guidance Services:

  Beyond preventive health guidance, the app provides instructions for rituals and practices connected to different prayers, Hajj, and Umrah.

  

• Cultural Content:

  Learn through educational materials covering Islamic teachings, mosque-related history, and etiquette for visiting.

• User-Friendly Interface:

  The interface is designed with accessibility in mind, making navigation easier for all users, including people with special needs.

  

• Multiple Languages:

  Support for multiple languages helps broaden access, including for people who don’t speak Arabic.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Find nearby deals and promotions quickly without searching through multiple sources.
• Location-based, real-time information makes recommendations more relevant to you.
• Reminder and list features help you avoid forgetting purchases and support smoother shopping.
• MAP'promo makes it easier to discover offers, helping local businesses get more visibility.

Cons

• The app’s full value depends on local merchants participating and publishing offers.
• To show geolocated deals and notifications, the app needs your location permission.
• Notifications and reminders must be enabled so you receive alerts on time.

FAQs

• What is Al Maqsad?

  Al Maqsad is a mobile application developed by the General Presidency Of The Affairs Of The Grand Mosque And The Prophet's Mosque.

• What is the purpose of Al Maqsad?

  Its goal is to offer a complete set of services and information for pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.

• What services are offered in Al Maqsad?

  Al Maqsad provides prayer times, Qibla direction, an audio Quran, mosque navigation, and updates about events and activities in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.

Conclusion

AlMaqsad is a valuable companion for anyone traveling to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. By focusing on real user needs—through navigation support, worship assistance, cultural education, and health-related safety guidance—the app becomes an important resource for pilgrims around the world.