Crowd Evacuation in Hajj Stoning Area: Planning through Modeling and Simulation

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Agent-Based Modeling of the Hajj Rituals with the Possible Spread of COVID-19

Ali M. Al-Shaery et al.

Summary: This paper examines how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in large religious gatherings, presenting an agent-based model and investigating the effectiveness of control measures such as buffers, face masks, and limiting ritual capacity.

SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Modelling Mass Crowd Using Discrete Event Simulation: A Case Study of Integrated Tawaf and Sayee Rituals During Hajj

Almoaid A. Owaidah et al.

Summary: Hajj, a mass gathering event in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, attracts around three million participants annually. The Tawaf and Sayee rituals in Hajj have the potential for crowd buildup issues. Researchers integrated these two rituals into one model using a Discrete Event Simulation tool to explore strategies for managing these key Hajj rituals.

IEEE ACCESS (2021)

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Preparedness for Mass Gatherings: A Simulation-Based Framework for Flow Control and Management Using Crowd Monitoring Data

Hassan M. Al-Ahmadi et al.

Summary: This study examines the importance of proactive management during mass gatherings and utilizes MassMotion to optimize crowd flow rate. A robust regression model has been developed to guide authorities in ensuring safe and efficient crowd management, with findings indicating that exceeding 9200 persons/hour and over 42 seconds of waiting time may lead to crowding conditions.

ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2021)

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