A chain of hotels considering religious rituals, the ziyarat-hotels must be established in Uzbekistan noted Aziz Abduhakimov, the Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development in his interview for VisitUzbekistan journal.
“In the nearest future ziyarat tourism would be become the main direction in the development of internal and external tourism in our country. However there are still several things we must do for the conveniences of visitors in our airports, railway and bus stations which are washing and pray rooms. We are planning to establish a chain of hotels that foresees religious rituals of visitors. Besides, “Halal” and “Kosher” standards are expected to be introduced”.
According to his words, with the introduction of non-visa agreement between Turkey and Uzbekistan the number of visitors-ziyarat tourists to Uzbekistan from Turkey is expected to be raised to 3-4 times that is around 100-150 thousand visitors annually.
Earlier it was informed that during the official visit of R.T. Erdogan, Turkish President the memorandum was signed between the Committee for Tourism Development of Uzbekistan and its Turkish partners.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Hateem is also known as Hajr Ismail, it has separate prayer timings for both male and female pilgrims.
The Hateem (also known as Hajr Ismail), a sacred area within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, is considered part of the original Kaaba structure, making it one of the most sought-after spots for worshipers.
Access to this sacred area is carefully regulated to ensure orderly conduct and provide equal opportunities for both men and women to offer prayers.
Men’s Prayer Timings
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Men can perform their prayers in the Hateem during the evening hours, from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. This time frame allows worshipers to engage in their spiritual practices without the heavy crowds that often gather later in the day.
Women’s Prayer Timings
7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Women have their designated prayer time in the morning, from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
It is important to note that these timings can vary slightly due to various operational reasons, such as cleaning, maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstance
Duration
10 minutes
Entrance
Western Side
For instance, there have been instances where the Hateem was opened later than the scheduled time, as seen when it opened at 7:30 AM instead of 8:00 AM due to cleaning activities.
The Hateem is believed to be a part of the original Kaaba built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Praying in the Hateem is considered highly meritorious, and many pilgrims make it a point to include this in their pilgrimage rituals.
For those planning to visit the Hateem, it is advisable to check for any updates on timings to ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience.