The five-day Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that Muslims are expected to make if they are able, is anticipated to begin on June 26. Approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate in 2023, which is comparable to the annual number of pilgrims in years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like previous generations, their visits will be enhanced and even made possible by contemporary technology. The Saudi government has recently developed smartphone apps for pilgrim group organizations. Apps with prayer guides are used by pilgrims themselves to locate and pray at particular holy sites. Additionally, they use social