How are crowds managed at Hajj?

I have often heard of people complaining about the mis-management at Hajj, but, Alhamdulillah, my hajj was great. And, huge respect to Saudi authorities.  I am in Makkah since March 2013, so this year was my first hajj. read more

I have had opportunity to handle crowds at a small level, and for that, and despite the massive expansions happening, the Hajj this year was well managed. Like they say, you see the world the way you are, holds good here as well. read more

There is also political crowd management such as at a political parade, convention or rally. Not all crowd management touches upon such mega events as New Year’s Eve in New York, or the Hajj in Mecca. There are other forms of crowd management, which although on a lesser scale, also need to be managed. read more