A Design Of Smart Hajj Guides System For Pilgrim Identifaction And Location Services

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the issues of guidance for pilgrims and how to make it more suitable for groups of pilgrims who navigate in unfamiliar areas. The dissertation will explore how to provide aid to pilgrims in crowded places by developing a pilgrim tracking andidentification system using mobile phones that use NFC technology. The proposed system will provide education topilgrims to guide them throw the Hajj journey. The proposed systemwill provide instructions regarding the ritual places such as Arafata and it provides the correct supplication (Dua’a) and procedure for performing the required ritual. Furthermore, the proposed system will provide a better way to make Hajj journey safer. Also, the pilgrim can use the proposed system for searching for their accommodation, retrieving information about different activities in Makkahcity. The results provide evidence that such a system could be easily utilized, may reduce task load, and could improve navigation performance as 81% of pilgrims who have tested the system agreed. The system which has been presented in this dissertation was designed, implemented and tested all results provided good evidence that would provide considerable help in managing situations with large and heterogeneous crowds such as Hajj season.