According to the management of Masjid al-Haram, they want to provide all possible comfort and convenience to Umrah pilgrims. Some visitors bring big bags and water cans with them, which causes problems for others. The purpose of the ban is to avoid inconvenience to other visitors.
According to Saif Al-Salmi, the caretaker of the gates of the Haram Mosque, the officials posted at the gates of the Haram Sharif have been instructed not to allow anyone carrying water cans or large travel bags to enter the Haram Mosque.
This ban was imposed earlier also, the main purpose of which is to provide convenience to people during Tawaf and Sa’i in Haram Sharif. Some pilgrims try to carry large bags or bags with them inside the Haram Sharif, which makes it difficult for other people performing Tawaf and Sa’i. Some people put their belongings in the corridors which block the way.
